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Hello, son of a gun can be used in two ways. Firstly, when you are surprised because of a person's actions or it can be used as disappointment towards something that a person has done.
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Son of a gun is an exclamation in American and British English. It can be used encouragingly or to compliment, as in You son of a gun, You did it! The term can also be used as an interjection expressing surprise, mild annoyance, or disappointment in a person
Son of a gun is a derogatory term we use to describe someone we are angry with The right spelling is "son of a gun" with a "u"
Hi there, The phrase “Son of a Gun” is commonly used when surprised by something, the literal meaning means that you’re saying someone is the child of a gun but the phrase is used to show surprise. It could be used in a good( meaning someone surprised you suddenly) sense or a bad sense( as an insult) Hope this helps :)
An expression of sudden or bad feelings about something
usually used as a mild or euphemistic alternative to son of a bitch —sometimes used interjectionally to express surprise or disappointment
Hi Anosh, It's an expression of disappointment or surprise. e.g. You ignore my call yesterday. You son of a gun". Son of a gun, you nailed it!!!
The meaning of sun of a gun is a navy person phrase and a expression if they are surprised by something
Hi Anosh , since the answer is already posted , I'm just here to add some information . Well , It's not only an expression of surprise ,but it can also be used as a way to express one's frustration . It's a slang expression which makes it very informal . It can be suitable when you are talking to your friends . It's an alternative version of son of a ----- . Thus , it is euphemistic . For example : That son of a gun never called me back . The expression '' son of a gun '' was coined in 1708 ! That was my attempt to answer your question Good luck :) Have a productive learning journey :)
hi, meaning of son of a gun. an affectionate way of addressing someone.
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