bless my soul

phrase

old-fashioned
—used in speech to express surprise
You decided to come see us after all. Well, bless my soul!

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“Bless my soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bless%20my%20soul. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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