"heavens above" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} heavens above
  1. (UK) Expression of surprise. Tags: UK Synonyms: wow Translations (expression of surprise): goeie hemel ! lieve help ! goeie genade ! (Dutch), ehara tonu (Maori), āwaiā (Maori)
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