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Behavior & Approach - Showing Surprise

Discover how English idioms like "lo and behold" and "as I live and breathe" relate to showing surprise in English.

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used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

Ex: My notoriously picky eater tried a new cuisine and loved it.
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a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

Ex: He swears he did n't eat the last slice of cake , but it 's a likely story' considering it 's his favorite .
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used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

Ex: I ran into our old neighbor at the airport, and he knows your childhood friend.
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used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

Ex: As I live and breathe, I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sight in my lifetime .
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by gum
[interjection]

used when one is surprised or when one wants to emphasize something

Ex: I looked it up , by gum , she was right !
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good grief
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used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

Ex: Good grief, it's been raining for days!
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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my ass
[interjection]

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

Ex: Your cooking is that incredible?
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my eye
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used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

Ex: They claim to have found a solution to world hunger?
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my foot
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used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

Ex: She claims she's never made a mistake?
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you wish
[interjection]

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

Ex: Passing the test without studying a single page?
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used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

Ex: You lost your wallet again?
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used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, the children looked like deer caught in the headlights, unsure of what to do.
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used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

Ex: She borrowed my favorite dress without asking and then returned it with a stain.
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for real
[interjection]

used to question the truth or seriousness of someone's statement, often with astonishment

Ex: Guess what?
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holy cow
[interjection]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?
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holy shit
[interjection]

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

Ex: I just won the lottery!
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holy moly
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used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!
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used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

Ex: The sudden appearance of a celebrity in the small town left the locals with their eyes out on stalks.
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used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

Ex: Her incredible performance on stage made everyone's jaw drop in the audience.
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lo and behold
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used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

Ex: As we were exploring the forestlo and behold , we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall .
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good Lord
[interjection]

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

Ex: Good Heavens, the sheer size of that mansion is mind-boggling.
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good gracious
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used to express one's surprise at something that has been said or done

Ex: As I walked through the art gallery , the intricate details in the paintings made me exclaim , Good gracious , ' at the artist 's talent .
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