ach du lieber

ach du lieber

A mild German exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or frustration, similar to "oh dear" or "oh my God." It's 10 PM already? Ach du lieber, we're late!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (oh) (my) God!
  • almighty
  • (my) goodness
  • (for) land('s) sake(s) (alive)
  • (oh) (my) gosh!
  • Land o' Goshen!