good grief

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]

Example Sentences

LSU’s Brian Kelly is the latest to go in a historic early season purge, dismissed at Baton Rouge for the shame of not being better than…good grief, freaking Vanderbilt?

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"Good grief education can act as a strong protective factor when children later experience bereavement," Mathison said.

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"I want to be balanced and fair about it but it's hard not to look at his physique and think 'good grief'."

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Wayans’ fourth special, “Good Grief,” which premieres Tuesday on Amazon Prime, offers a front-row seat into his legendary family in a thought-provoking, relatable hour.

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Before that, dad Eugene, 77, had a long and successful career in film and television, with roles in American Pie and For Your Consideration, while Dan, 41, has appeared in Sex Education, Modern Family and Netflix film Good Grief.

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