my God

Idioms  

1. Also, my goodness. Expressions of shock, surprise, or dismay, as in My God, don't tell me he's dying, or My goodness, what an awful outfit. The first term dates from about 1800; goodness in the variant is a euphemism for God.

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my God

Afterward, Borgman said, “Like most people who see an eclipse, I was like, ‘Oh, my God, when’s the next one?’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

“Oh my God, they don’t let us sleep,” said Aguirre, whose home sits just east of the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

“People talk about, like, ‘Oh, my God, I hear they’re so amazing,’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Gil remembers, smiling, that at that moment he thought, "Oh my God, there's a step. There's a glimmer of hope."

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

“Oh my God, Brianna! Why didn’t you tell me?”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas