To God/goodness/Heaven

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interjection

Used to express surprise, shock, or relief.

Oh, to goodness, that was a close call!
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to express surprise, shock, or relief

Often appears as...

  • thank to goodness
  • oh to goodness
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Expressing Relief

Use this phrase when you feel relieved after avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Expressing Relief
To goodness, we just missed that storm!
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of the audience—'to goodness' is safer in diverse settings than 'to God,' to avoid religious implications.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
Oh, to goodness, I didn’t expect to win!
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