absit omen

/ ˈæbsɪt ˈəʊmɛn /

(no translation)

literally: may the (evil) omen be absent

There is a strong undercurrent of labour trade, which gives it a kind of Uncle Tom flavour, absit omen!

I am well (absit omen) and interested in what I am in—and I embrace you all.

They had other marks, for some were to go to the bottom—absit omen!

"Absit omen," remarked Uncle James, and the others laughed, but his wife paid no attention to him.

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