shiver my timbers
intj/ˈʃɪvə maɪ ˈtɪmbəs/UK/ˈʃɪvɚ maɪ ˈtɪmbɚs/US
Etymology
A reference to a wooden ship being pounded heavily in stormy seas to the extent that its timbers shake, causing awe and fear to the sailors on board.
Definitions
A mild oath expressing surprise, disbelief or annoyance, stereotypically regarded as…
A mild oath expressing surprise, disbelief or annoyance, stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates.
- "The score!" he burst out. "Three goes o' rum! Why, shiver my timbers, if I hadn't forgotten my score!" And, falling on a bench, he laughed until the tears ran down his cheeks.
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