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Phrase(s): (My) goodness (gracious)!
a general expression of interest or mild amazement. • Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn’t do it! Bill: Who did, then? • "Goodness! I’m late!" said Kate, glancing at her watch. • "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs