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Good grief!

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Mild Exclamation

Used for mild annoyance or surprise, not for serious grief or anger.

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Good grief, I forgot my keys again.
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Not Literal

'Good grief' isn't about actual grief; it's more of an ironic phrase.

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Good grief, this puzzle is complicated!
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Colloquial Use

It's conversational, suitable for casual talks but not for formal writing or speaking.

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Good grief, the dog's made a mess again.
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