"oh my goodness" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /əʊ maɪ ˈɡʊdnɛs/ [UK], /oʊ maɪ ˈɡʊdnəs/ [US] Audio: En-au-oh my goodness.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} oh my goodness
  1. Alternative form of my goodness Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: my goodness Synonyms: oh, my goodness

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