A minced oath is a mild substitute for a nastier profanity. Myself, I avoid both the real thing and the mild version.
I say what I actually mean. Consequently, my English is a pretty good means of communication.
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Rogers George has been a technical writer for more than 20 years. He has written on subjects as diverse as outhouse assembly, restaurant reviews, software, information security, and scientific equipment. He has his own writing consultancy and is always happy to discuss writing and grammar. Drop him a line at curmudgeon@writing-rag.com.
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