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Phrase(s): (Good) heavens!
Inf. an exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement. (See also (My) heavens!) • John: Good heavens! Look at that diamond ring she has! Bill: I bet it’s not real. • Jane: Ouch! John: Good heavens! What happened? Jane: I just stubbed my toe., Phrase(s): (My) heavens!
Inf. a mild exclamation of surprise or amazement. • Bill: Heavens! The clock has stopped. Bob: Don’t you have a watch? • Sally: The police are parked in our driveway, and one of them is getting out! Mary: My heavens!
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs