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Aha Moment: Holy Bim Bam

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The expression "Holy Bimbam" is used to express astonishment or horror.Where did this come from?In the past it was customary to call out the names of saints in emergency situations. However, there is no holy Bim Bam. "Bimbam" is a phonetic imitation of the bell sound that can be heard in churches. Because the exclamation "Holy Bimbam" is an ironic and joking variation of this tradition.Your Mariella MisquialMore Aha-Moments
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The expression "Holy Bimbam" is used to express astonishment or horror.Where did this come from?In the past it was customary to call out the names of saints in emergency situations. However, there is no holy Bim Bam. "Bimbam" is a phonetic imitation of the bell sound that can be heard in churches. Because the exclamation "Holy Bimbam" is an ironic and joking variation of this tradition.Your Mariella MisquialMore Aha-Moments

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baden.fm broke the news in on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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