Phrase info

son of a gun

Speech parts

1. son of a gun - Noun

2. son of a gun - Interjection

3. son of a gun - Phrase

Meaning

(euphemistic) son of a bitch
That son of a gun stole my wallet!

Used encouragingly or to compliment
You son of a gun, you did it!

son of a gun

(euphemistic) Used to express anger, contempt, disgust, astonishment, disappointment, etc.
Son of a gun! I just got stung by a wasp!

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I'm a high night flier and a rainbow rider And a straight-shooting son of a gun. Hoyt Axton

Euphemistic terms are often substituted, such as gun in the phrase " son of a gun " as opposed to "son of a bitch", or "s. Source: Internet

But Jesus, I wish that son of a gun would take that other hand out of his pocket." citation Characters Daniel Boone Davis is a typical Heinlein hero, reflecting much of the author's own character. Source: Internet

Wallis has played 112 games for the Western Bulldogs since being recruited as a father-son pick in the 2010 National Draft, alongside another son of a gun, Tom Liberatore. Source: Internet

It was about time this son of a gun met his fate. Source: Internet

Thank the Lord he is dead, this son of a gun.” Source: Internet

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