Meaning of By George
An exclamation used to express surprise or enthusiasm.
In simple words: An expression showing surprise or excitement.
By George in a sentence
- By George, I think I've found the solution!
- By George, that was an incredible performance!
- I couldn’t believe it; by George, he really did it!
- By George, I never expected you to win!
- When she told me the news, I exclaimed, 'By George! Really?'
How to use By George
Used mainly in casual conversation to express amazement or enthusiasm. It may sound old-fashioned and not suitable for formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone exclamation
Memory hint
Imagine a man named George always surprising you.
Related words
Collocations with By George
- by George, I find
- by George, that’s amazing
- by George, what a surprise
Common mistakes with By George
- 'By George' is sometimes confused with 'Oh my God!'
- Learners may use it in overly formal situations where more modern phrases are preferable.
By George appears in
By George in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يا للهول
تعبير يدل على المفاجأة أو الإثارة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আরেব্বাস
বিস্ময় বা উত্তেজনা প্রকাশ করার একটি অভিব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Donnerwetter, Potz Blitz, Mensch
Damit zeigst du, dass du überrascht oder aufgeregt bist.
- SpanishEspañol
¡Por Dios! / ¡Caramba!
Una expresión que muestra sorpresa o emoción.
- Persianفارسی
عجب
عبارتی که شگفتی یا هیجان را نشان میدهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Parbleu
Une expression qui montre la surprise ou l'excitation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अरे यार
आश्चर्य या उत्साह दिखाने वाला एक भाव।
- ItalianItaliano
Per Giove
Un'espressione che mostra sorpresa o eccitazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Puxa vida
Uma expressão que mostra surpresa ou empolgação.
- RussianРусский
Чёрт возьми
Выражение, показывающее удивление или волнение.
- Urduاردو
ارے خدا
حیرت یا جوش کا اظہار کرنے والا ایک جملہ۔
- Chinese中文
我的天哪
一个表示惊讶或兴奋的说法。
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Frequently asked questions about By George
What does By George mean?
An expression showing surprise or excitement.
What is the definition of By George?
An exclamation used to express surprise or enthusiasm.
How do you use By George in a sentence?
By George, I think I've found the solution!
Can you give another example of By George?
By George, that was an incredible performance!
What are synonyms for By George?
Common alternatives include Goodness, Gosh, Wow.
What words go with By George?
It commonly pairs with by George, I find, by George, that’s amazing, by George, what a surprise.
What are common mistakes when using By George?
'By George' is sometimes confused with 'Oh my God!' Learners may use it in overly formal situations where more modern phrases are preferable.
How do you pronounce By George?
US: //baɪ ˈdʒɔrdʒ//, UK: //baɪ ˈdʒɔːdʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is By George formal or informal?
"By George" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use By George?
Used mainly in casual conversation to express amazement or enthusiasm. It may sound old-fashioned and not suitable for formal contexts.
