holy Moses

interjection

, Slang.

1. (used as an exclamation to express surprise or wonder.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of holy Moses¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

But, Holy Moses, the stones it took to attempt, let alone pull off, this shot:

From Golf Digest

Usually he stuck to such phrases as "by jingo” and "holy Moses.”

From Literature

“Holy Moses,” Ruthanne whispered in disbelief.

From Literature

Speaking of the memorial in a recent telephone interview, Mr. Krift said: “I realized, holy Moses, this could change the narrative for the rest of time in America. This could be the physical representation of the conversation we need to have in America.”

From New York Times

“I saw Zuerlein on there,” McClure recalled, “and I went ‘Holy Moses!’

From Los Angeles Times