Great Scott
Americaninterjection
Etymology
Origin of Great Scott
1880–85; Scott, euphemism for God
Example Sentences
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After decades in business, places including Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas, Biba Restaurant in Sacramento, Great Scott music venue in Boston and Tony Ciccarelli barbershop in Troy, N.Y., are closing forever.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2020
Last week Great Scott, a 44-year-old rock club in Boston, announced that it would not return.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2020
The evening before, Dallas Opera presented the world premiere of Heggie's "Great Scott," a comic opera able to attract a great American cast led by Joyce DiDonato.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2015
Great Scott: There’s no question that having fifth-year senior forward Mike Scott positioned in the post has greatly enhanced Virginia’s potential this season.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2011
“Fire- engine? I wonder what house is on Fire. Great Scott, it’s coming here. Why, it’s Her.”
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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