good grief

interjection
UK: /ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/
US: /ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/

  1. An expression of surprise, shock, dismay, or exasperation.

    1. Good grief, I forgot my keys again!
    2. "Good grief!" she exclaimed when she saw the state of the kitchen after the party.

Synonyms

good heavens wow
good grief idiom

  1. Used to express mild annoyance or disbelief.

    1. Oh, good grief, not another traffic jam.
    2. “Good grief,” she muttered, noticing it was the third time he’d forgotten.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "good grief" is /ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/ in British English and /ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "good grief": good heavens, wow.

Example usage of "good grief": "Good grief, I forgot my keys again!". More examples on the page.