goodness gracious

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡʊdnɪs ˌɡɹeɪʃəs/

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Interjection

goodness gracious

1. (idiomatic, euphemistic, dated) Expressing great surprise.
   • 1957, Otis Blackwell and 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
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See also

• good gracious
• goodness gracious me
• oh my goodness gracious