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I say some of those already mentioned, but also:

 

Good grief!

 

Cheese and crackers.

 

Crud.

 

Oh my lanta (but sometimes "oh my goodness" or "oh my gosh" if I'm catching myself from almost saying what I hear and read hundreds of times a day.)

 

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I learned this one from a religious sister: "And if you don't like it, you can kiss my stinkin' FOOT!"

 

In place of oh my goodness (don't blasphemy), I use Marian titles - another trick I learned from a different sister in the same order:

- Sweet (or Holy) mother of justice!

- Sweet (or Holy) mother of mercy!

- Certain titles like QUEEN. OF. HEAVEN. can be used if you practice the emphasis. 

 

My grandmother used to exclaim, "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and all the saints in heaven!" She explained that she wasn't taking the Lord's name in vain, she was reciting a small litany. 

 

Merciful Father. Hopefully that isn't taking the Lord's name in vain if you at least remember who it is you are referring to.

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When I was little, I said a bad word and mother said "Don't say that. Say something like "Well, spots!"

 

So everytime someone mentions substitutes I think "Well, spots!"

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My dad says "Sonamabast" also, "Fa Nahbluh" Which is gutter Italian for "Go to Naples" which is a euphemism for "Go to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks."

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I try to just clamp my mouth shut and grunt.  And/or engage in moderate fist-pounding.  Followed by an Oh God Help Me (not to swear).  :bomb: :locked:  :noevil:  :shutup:  :censored:

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