What in the jaysus

exp.

Heard in Dublin

What in the name of god. An explicative invoking the name of Christ to denote being perplexed and bemused.

What in the name of jaysus is yer man doing to yer one over there in the corner.

Posh English

What on earth is that fellow doing to that young lady over there in the corner?

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