(UK) Used in direct address to female peers of the realm, usually now excluding duchesses and, potentially, the Lords Spiritual. / (UK) Used in direct address to female bishops.

plural of my boy

plural of my son

It is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat.

Alternative form of the enemy of my enemy is my friend

(dated) rubbish, humbug

(chiefly US, idiomatic) An expression suggesting an ultimatum which indicates the listener(s) will either conform to the desires or teachings of the speaker or else be excluded.

(US) Used to establish credibility and connection with an audience of Americans, used mostly in speeches by US politicians.

A mild oath expressing surprise, disbelief or annoyance. It is stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates.

Said in supplication. / (mildly blasphemous) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.