Lord Thundering

I can't help it, but sometimes a member of my family will say something so ridiculous I will laugh, even if it's meant to be serious. Every time I talk to an aunt or an uncle I hear something new. I was recently at my aunts house and something upset her. There is any number of cuss words or phrases to describe her anger. Her choice? "Lord Thundering", pronounced [lɑɹd tʌndɹən].

 It's a phrase used exactly how Aunt Judy used it. I questioned her because this phrase was new. Apparently she only uses "Lord Thundering" when she is upset with one of her children or grandchildren. The reason? Hearing somebody yell this phrase is very scary. I guess I should have thought twice before laughing at her!