I declare to goodness

I declare to goodness

This is surprising! Why, John Miller, I declare to goodness! I didn't expect to see you here! A: "Did you hear that Thomas and Millie got engaged?" B: "I declare to goodness! I didn't realize things were so serious between them."
See also: declare, goodness
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • I (do) declare!
  • I declare!
  • to goodness
  • my goodness me
  • goodness me
  • goodness knows
  • goodness gracious
  • thank goodness
  • Thank goodness!
  • for goodness' sake