Swear like a trooper

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phrase

To use a lot of bad or rude language.

Even though he's a priest, he can swear like a trooper when he's angry.
Visual representation of "swear like a trooper" - To use a lot of bad or rude language.

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  • can swear like a trooper
  • swear like a trooper when angry

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Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Not for Polite Company

The phrase is considered rude and inappropriate in formal or polite situations.

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He forgot he was at a job interview and started to swear like a trooper.
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Intensity of Emotion

Often used to express extreme anger or frustration.

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Stuck in traffic, Helen began to swear like a trooper.
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Cultural Perception

Troopers were historically reputed for harsh language, but the term now reflects the speaker's behavior.

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His grandfather was an army man but never would swear like a trooper.
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