"good gravy" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} good gravy
  1. Used to express surprise or anger without a hint of profanity or blasphemy. Synonyms (surprise or anger without profanity or blasphemy): wow Translations (non-profane expression of anger or surprise): herranjestas (Finnish), mitä ihmettä (Finnish), mitä kummaa (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-good_gravy-en-intj-GTnyjkOv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "\"[…] When I get the teeniest bit upset I say ...\"\nCrowell finishes the sentence for her: \"Good gravy. Good gravy is what you say.\nDiNardo brightens. \"Right. Good gravy. That's what I say. I wouldn't even say 'shoot.'\"",
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          "code": "fi",
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