Irish curse

May she marry a ghost and bear him a kitten, and may the high king of glory permit it to get mange.

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in one's glory

[in one's glory] {adj. phr.} Pleased and contented with yourself. * /When John won the race, he was in his glory./ * /Tom is very vain, and praise puts him […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Irish curse

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ghost of a

[ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest bit even of; a very little. Usually used with "chance" or "idea" in negative sentences, or with "smile". * /There […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[give up the ghost] {v. phr.} To die; stop going. * /After a long illness, the old woman gave up the ghost./ * /The motor turned over a few times […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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James Thurber

(1894--), Life (March 14, 1960) Let the meek inherit the earth--they have it coming to them.