Good grief!
interjection
An expression that shows surprise, annoyance or frustration.
Good grief, are you still watching that movie?
Often appears as...
- good grief
- what a mess; good grief
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
An expression that shows surprise, annoyance or frustration.
Good grief, are you still watching that movie?
Often appears as...
- good grief
- what a mess; good grief
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Exclamation
Used for mild annoyance or surprise, not for serious grief or anger.
Good grief, I forgot my keys again.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Good grief' isn't about actual grief; it's more of an ironic phrase.
Good grief, this puzzle is complicated!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's conversational, suitable for casual talks but not for formal writing or speaking.
Good grief, the dog's made a mess again.
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Exclamation
Used for mild annoyance or surprise, not for serious grief or anger.
Good grief, I forgot my keys again.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Good grief' isn't about actual grief; it's more of an ironic phrase.
Good grief, this puzzle is complicated!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's conversational, suitable for casual talks but not for formal writing or speaking.
Good grief, the dog's made a mess again.
Pro Tip 1/3Mild Exclamation
Used for mild annoyance or surprise, not for serious grief or anger.
Good grief, I forgot my keys again.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Good grief' isn't about actual grief; it's more of an ironic phrase.
Good grief, this puzzle is complicated!
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's conversational, suitable for casual talks but not for formal writing or speaking.
Good grief, the dog's made a mess again.
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