"oh my Lord" meaning in English

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Interjection

Forms: oh [also]
Head templates: {{en-interj}} oh my Lord
  1. (invoking God, offensive to some) An expression of surprise, astonishment, shock, dismay, supplication, or consternation. Synonyms: wow, OML [Internet]
    Sense id: en-oh_my_Lord-en-intj-tG2Hcjz1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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