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absit omen
interjection
ab·sit omen
\ˌabsə̇tˈōmən\
Definition of absit omen
—used as a mild invocation if he should fail, absit omen, all will be lost — compare God forbid at god
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Origin and Etymology of absit omen
Latin, may (evil) omen be absent, i.e., may what is said not come true
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