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my goodness

[ mahy good-nis ]

interjection

  1. (used as an interjection to express surprise, excitement, mild alarm, etc.):

    My goodness, how the time has flown!

    Top that with rich, pungent blue cheese and, oh my goodness, I can't even begin to describe the flavor.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of my goodness1

First recorded in 1760–70

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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?my heart bleeds for you