Stone the crows

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phrase

Expressing surprise or astonishment.

Stone the crows, did you see the size of that rat?!
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Informal

Colloquial

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Emphasize Surprise

Use it to stress your shock or unexpected amazement at something.

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Stone the crows, there's snow in April!
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Rarely Used

It’s an old-fashioned phrase and not common in modern English conversation.

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I guess I'd say 'stone the crows' if I were in a period drama.
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Not Literal

Remember, it’s not about actual stones or crows. No harm is meant to birds!

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Stone the crows, is that your car? It's huge!
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