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Definition

An expression of mild surprise.

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Also Said As

  • goodness
  • wow
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How People Actually Use It

The European Version of oh my God. Used a lot in soccer, by announcers. It's also used in their every day language.

"Goodness me I just failed that test."

Source: Urban Dictionary

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Related Idioms

d

dog my cats

Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment

s

silly me

An expression used to convey mild self-deprecation or to acknowledge a …

o

oh well

An expression of mild disappointment or resignation: too bad; it's a p …

g

goodness gracious

Expressing great surprise.

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good gracious

Oh my God; expression of surprise.

h

holy moley

Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.

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