Horror of horrors

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interjection

Used to express a situation of great surprise or distress.

Horror of horrors, when I arrived at the airport, I realized I had left my passport at home.
Visual representation of "horror of horrors" - Used to express a situation of great surprise or distress.

Often appears as...

  • horror of horrors
  • she had forgotten

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Idiomatic

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Informal Emphasis

Used in casual situations to emphasize a surprisingly bad event.

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Horror of horrors, my favorite band just announced their breakup!
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Hyperbolic Tone

Often used hyperbolically to express something that's not actually horrifying.

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Horror of horrors, they've put pineapple on my pizza!
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Unexpected Twist

Marks an unpleasant surprise or twist in events.

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Horror of horrors, our tranquil picnic was invaded by a swarm of bees!
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