good grief

Idioms  

1. An exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, dismay, or some other, usually negative emotion. For example, Good grief! You're not going to start all over again, or Good grief! He's dropped the cake. The term is a euphemism for “good God.” [Early 1900s]

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good grief

Nonetheless, finding good grief books was just plain confusing.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2022

One had peace involving — good grief — Nick Kyrgios, the other that bedlam familiar around the planet in which gentle soul Rafael Nadal tries to clamber out from nine-tenths into the crypt.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2022

The idea of going anywhere, of raising myself from this position, of – good grief – folding myself into some kind of vehicle, made me want to vomit.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 6, 2018

He is being truthful and brave; and good grief, he does have a point.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2016

Add another oxymoron to those such as "sweet sorrow," "good grief" and "military intelligence."

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2016