holy shit vs Holly shit

The correct phrase is "holy shit." The word "holy" is used to express surprise or shock, while "holly" refers to a type of plant. Therefore, the correct phrase is commonly used in informal language to convey strong emotions.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal language to express surprise or shock.

"holy shit"

This phrase is used informally to express strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or disbelief.

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Oh, holy shit! That's forbidden.
I mean, like, holy shit.
And your eyes... holy shit.
'Cause holy shit, this is a good brownie.
Rachel, holy shit, this is... acceptable.
I mean, holy shit, he's gone.
I don't know about you opening a restaurant here in New York anytime soon, but holy shit, you're a fucking outlaw.
Okay, Eliza, holy shit!
But holy shit, spring break is fun.
We saw the Heathens at CBGB's, and holy shit, man...
Okay, now, really get in or put some pants on, 'cause holy shit.
Damn right, "holy shit."
I mean, holy shit, rifle fire?
Yeah. Oh, holy shit. I had no idea.
Seriously, I know that things got a little messed up between us, but I mean, holy shit, you completely blew me away!
Oh holy shit, I'm calling 91 1!
Oh, God, holy shit!
I remember thinking, you know, holy shit, did everybody from the entire country come to this valley?
I - holy shit, that's right, it's the CIA!
Total, it's more like, holy shit, 19.

This phrase is incorrect. "Holly" refers to a type of plant and does not convey the intended meaning of surprise or shock.

"Holly shit"

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Holly shit, that's Rod Johnson.
Holly Shit, My wife!
Holly shit... oh my god... okay... somebody... something... something just like crest my back.
Holly shit, you are right.
Shit, Holly, I mean, even their fucking showgirls can rip the phone book in half.
Well, shit happens, Holly.
Trying to get shit set up, so... this is Tommy's girlfriend Holly.
Holly... we don't give a shit about some rich asshole's missing fur coat.
Yo, man, look, about Holly. I checked her ass about that Ghost shit.

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