(My) goodness (gracious)!

(My) goodness (gracious)!
(My) goodness (gracious)!
a general expression of interest or mild amazement. •

Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then?

“Goodness! I'm late!” said Kate, glancing at her watch.

“Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?” asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • goodness gracious — {interj.}, {slightly archaic} Exclamation of surprise and a certain degree of disapproval. * / Can my boyfriend stay overnight, Dad? Melanie asked. Goodness gracious, most certainly not! her father replied. What would the neighbors think? / …   Dictionary of American idioms

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