my goodness

Sometimes my good·ness gra·cious
Also oh my good·ness

[mahy good-nis]

interjection

1. (used as an interjection to express surprise, excitement, mild alarm, etc.).

   My goodness, how the time has flown!

   Top that with rich, pungent blue cheese and, oh my goodness, I can't even begin to describe the flavor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of my goodness¹

First recorded in 1760–70