Great Scott

interjection

a euphemistic interjection or oath, usually expressing surprise, amazement, or the like.

1880–85; Scott, euphemism for God

Great Scott, Billy, I'll have to trust you five days, after all!

Well, the best thing to do—Great Scott, the only thing to do was to shut up and back out.

I assumed that you assumed that you were alone—that there wasn't an interested spectator; but, great Scott!

Great Scott, it must have gone overboard when that shock came and carried the boy with it.

This was due March 12th, 1897, and it's now—oh, Great Scott!

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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