Good grief!
good grief
An expression of surprise or frustration. Oh, good grief—my car won't start again.
See also: good, grief
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Good grief!
Inf. an exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement. Alice: Good grief! I'm late! Mary: That clock's fast. You're probably okay on time. Bill: There are seven newborn kittens under the sofa! Jane: Good grief!
See also: good
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
good grief
An exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, dismay, or some other, usually negative emotion. For example, Good grief! You're not going to start all over again, or Good grief! He's dropped the cake. The term is a euphemism for "good God." [Early 1900s]
See also: good, grief
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
good ˈgrief!
(informal) used for expressing surprise or disbelief: Good grief! You’re not going out dressed like that, are you?See also: good
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
good grief
An expression of surprise, dismay, alarm or other emotion, usually negative. The term, a euphemism for “good God,” dates from the early 1900s. It appeared frequently in Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip, Peanuts, where various characters would use it in addressing the hapless hero, “Good Grief! Charlie Brown!”
See also: good, grief
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- (it's) good to have you (here)
- a good
- a good many
- be good for (someone or something)
- be good for something
- as good as it gets
- do no good
- for good measure
- be as good as new
- do (one) a/the world of good