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Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay

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tsk tsk
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good riddance
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grow up
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how dare you
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if you say so
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rubbish
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shame on you
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tut-tut
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about time
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good grief
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yikes
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simplified /boo/
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[ interjection ]
Disapproving

used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

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Example
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The singer forgot the lyrics.
That magician's trick didn't work.
Boo!
tsk tsk
Tsk tsk
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/tˈəsk tˈəsk/
[ interjection ]

used to express disapproval, disappointment, or reproach

good riddance
Good riddance
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/ɡˈʊd ɹˈɪdəns/
[ interjection ]
Disapproving

used to express relief or satisfaction at the departure or removal of someone or something undesirable

grow up
Grow up
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/ɡɹˈoʊ ˈʌp/
[ interjection ]

used to express exasperation or disapproval towards someone who is behaving immaturely or irresponsibly

how dare you
How dare you
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/hˌaʊ dˈɛɹ juː/
[ interjection ]

used to express strong disapproval, condemnation, or outrage at someone's actions or behavior

language
Language
simplified /lāngwēj/
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[ interjection ]

used to express surprise, shock, or disapproval in response to something someone has said

if you say so
If you say so
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/ɪf juː sˈeɪ sˈoʊ/
[ interjection ]

used to indicate reluctant acceptance, skepticism, or resignation regarding someone's statement or assertion

rubbish
Rubbish
simplified /rabish/
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[ interjection ]

used to express disbelief, disagreement, or disapproval of something that has been said

shame on you
Shame on you
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/ʃˈeɪm ˈɑːn juː/
[ interjection ]

used to convey disapproval, disappointment, or reproach towards someone for their actions, behavior, or decisions

tut-tut
Tut-tut
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/tˈʌttˈʌt/
[ interjection ]

used to express mild reprimand, disapproval, or disappointment in response to someone's actions, behavior, or words

objection
Objection
simplified /ēbjekshēn/
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[ interjection ]
Formal

used to express disagreement, opposition, or protest towards something that has been said or proposed in legal contexts, debates, and negotiations

about time
About time
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/ɐbˌaʊt tˈaɪm/
[ interjection ]

said to show one's relief or satisfaction after an annoying wait for something that was supposed to happen a long time ago

good grief
Good grief
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/ɡˈʊd ɡɹˈiːf/
[ interjection ]
Idiom
Informal

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

What is the origin of the idiom "good grief" and when to use it?

The idiom "good grief" is an expression used to convey surprise or frustration. It originated in the early 1900s and gained popularity through its usage in the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz, where the character Charlie Brown frequently exclaimed "Good grief!" in response to various situations.

yikes
Yikes
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[ interjection ]
Informal

used to express shock, alarm, or apprehension about a situation

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