my goodness
Interjection
Meaning
my goodness
(US, Canada, minced oath) Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement.
My goodness, what a loud noise!
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Dianne also told him: ‘‘I know you always say you want to do me proud and oh my goodness you’ve done me more than proud – so well done.
And my goodness … Have you seen her outfits?
But my goodness man; on Father's Day weekend?
And my goodness it was BEAUTIFUL.
Hi Reid - oh my goodness!
I read this book aloud to my son and husband while we were eating dinner, and I kept holding out the book and saying, “Oh my goodness.