goodness gracious

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɡʊdnɪs ˌɡɹeɪʃəs/
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Interjection

goodness gracious

(idiomatic, euphemistic, dated) Expressing great surprise.
- 1957, Otis Blackwell, Jack Hammer, Great Balls of Fire:
  Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!

Synonyms

See Thesaurus:wow

Translations

expression of great surprise

Maori: kātahi rā hoki
Swedish: milda makter, milda tider

See also

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