mercy buckets

An intentionally humorous malapropism of merci beaucoup, French for "thank you very much." A: "Here's your drink, sir." B: "Well, mercy buckets, young fella!"

See also: bucket, mercy

See also:

merci
merci beaucoup
silver plate(s)
sweat buckets
bokoo
boku
(Don't ask me,) I just work here.
(Don't ask me,) I only work here.
rain buckets
I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you

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