my God

Idioms and Phrases

Also, my goodness . Expressions of shock, surprise, or dismay, as in My God, don't tell me he's dying , or My goodness, what an awful outfit . The first term dates from about 1800; goodness in the variant is a euphemism for God .

Example Sentences

W-w-hy, m-my God, do you think the bullets can come through?

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