Phrase guide

bless someone's cotton socks

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Used to express affection toward someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: often ironic or patronizing

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