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holy moly
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holy cow
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holy crap
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holy smoke
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holy mackerel
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no way
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dear me
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fancy that
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goddamn
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golly
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blimey
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i'll be damned
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lo and behold
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mamma mia
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no kidding
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stone me
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what in the world
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you don't say
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used to express sudden realization, understanding, or surprise

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Aha!
Aha!
aah
interjection
aa
ɑ:
h

used to express surprise, wonder, or admiration

gee
interjection
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ʤ
ee
i

used to express surprise or astonishment

jeez
interjection
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z
z
Informal

used to express surprise or disbelief

ooh
ooh
interjection
oo
u
h

used to express surprise, wonder, or fascination

oh
oh
interjection
o
h

used to express surprise, realization, understanding

ah
interjection
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ɑ:
h

used to show that we are angry, interested, etc.

wow
wow
interjection
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a
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ʊ

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

What is the context of use of 'wow'?

"Wow" is an interjection commonly used in English to convey a sense of awe or excitement. "Wow" can be uttered in response to something impressive, unexpected, or remarkable. It is a versatile word that can express a wide range of emotions depending on the context and tone of voice.

whoa
whoa
interjection
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w
oa

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

damn
damn
interjection
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used to express surprise or astonishment

holy moly
holy moly
interjection
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/hˈoʊli mˈoʊli/
Idiom
Informal

used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

What is the origin of the idiom "holy moly" and when to use it?

The idiom "holy moly" is used to express surprise, confusion, or amazement. It is similar in meaning to "holy cow" or "holy smokes." This phrase is often used in casual conversation to add emphasis to a reaction or convey a sense of wonder. The origin of this expression is not precisely documented, but it has evolved as a lighthearted way to express such feelings without resorting to strong language.

holy cow
holy cow
interjection
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/hˈoʊli kˈaʊ/
Humorous
Idiom
Informal

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

What is the origin of the idiom "holy cow" and when to use it?

The idiom "holy cow" is used to express surprise, confusion, or amazement. It is typically used in informal speech and is often used to add emphasis to a reaction or to convey a sense of wonder. The origin of this expression is not precisely documented, but it has been in use for many years and is thought to have evolved as a lighthearted way of expressing surprise without resorting to strong language.

holy crap
holy crap
interjection
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/hˈoʊli kɹˈæp/
Informal

used to express extreme surprise, shock, disbelief, or astonishment

holy smoke
holy smoke
interjection
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/hˈoʊli smˈoʊk/
Informal

used to express astonishment, surprise, or amazement

holy mackerel
holy mackerel
interjection
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/hˈoʊli mˈækɚɹəl/
Humorous
Informal

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

no way
no way
interjection
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/nˈoʊ wˈeɪ/

used to express a strong reaction to something surprising or unexpected

dear me
dear me
interjection
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/dˈɪɹ mˌiː/

used in response to unexpected or circumstances to express surprise

fancy that
fancy that
interjection
uk flag
/fˈænsi ðˈæt/

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

goddamn
goddamn
interjection
g
g
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dd
d
a
æ
m
m
n
Offensive

used to express strong emotions such as surprise

golly
golly
interjection
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y
i
Informal

used to express surprise or amazement

What is the context of use of 'golly'?

"Golly" is an informal interjection used to express surprise, astonishment, or mild excitement. It's a polite and somewhat old-fashioned expression that conveys a sense of wonder or amazement.

blimey
blimey
interjection
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i
Informal

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

i'll be damned
i'll be damned
interjection
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/aɪl biː dˈæmd/
Informal

used to express strong surprise, disbelief, or astonishment

lo and behold
lo and behold
interjection
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/lˈoʊ ænd bɪhˈoʊld/
Humorous
Idiom
Informal

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

What is the origin of the idiom "lo and behold" and when to use it?

The idiom "lo and behold" is a phrase used to express surprise or discovery when something unexpected or confusing is revealed. It is a way of drawing attention to the remarkable or unforeseen nature of what has just occurred. This expression has been in use for centuries and is derived from Middle English and Old English, where "lo" means "look" and "behold" means "see" or "observe."

mamma mia
mamma mia
interjection
uk flag
/mˈæmə mˈaɪə/

used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise and disbelief

What is the context of use of 'mamma mia'?

"Mamma mia" is an Italian interjection that has been adopted into English and is commonly used to express a variety of emotions, including surprise, disbelief, astonishment, or excitement. It's also commonly associated with Italian culture and cuisine, which can add a sense of flair or authenticity to its usage.

no kidding
interjection
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/nˈoʊ kˈɪdɪŋ/

used to convey genuine surprise or interest in response to something someone has just said

stone me
stone me
interjection
uk flag
/stˈoʊn mˌiː/
Informal

used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

What is the context of use of 'stone me'?

"Stone me" is a colloquial expression that conveys a sense of incredulity or amazement. The phrase is common in British English and is often used in casual conversation or storytelling.

what in the world
what in the world
interjection
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/wˌʌt ɪn ðə wˈɜːld/

used to express disbelief or surprise at a situation, event, or statement

you don't say
interjection
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/juː dˈoʊnt sˈeɪ/
Informal

used to express surprise or disbelief, sometimes ironically

what is the context of use of 'you don't say'?

"You don't say" is an informal interjection used to express surprise, disbelief, or irony. It's sometimes used sarcastically or rhetorically to respond to something that is obvious or already known to the speaker.

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