oh my
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6.6
- idiom
- /oʊ maɪ/
:
Dios mío
- Mickey stops sawing on my leg and says, "Oh my God, I'm your biggest fan."
- Oh my God
- Oh my gosh
- Oh my goodness
And so when all the lights went on, Oh my God, this is it.
- And so when all the lights went on, Oh my God, this is it.
- And I learned, started to learn like, Oh my God, that's not good.
- And my family was like, Oh my God, she's still herself.
- Like, I just like, I'm like, Oh my God, all the things.
- So they have sent over, Oh my God, a big box.
- Oh my God, Oh my God.
- Or you think, Oh my God, that was so bad.
- You know that she's going to see that and go, Oh my God, he's sensitive too.
Examples
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And all of a sudden you're like, Oh my God, it's midnight.
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So I'll see a trailer for something and I'll be like, "Oh my God."
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And so when all the lights went on, Oh my God, this is it.
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And now we're going, Oh my God, it's so cool.
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But before all that, Oh my God, what a week it's been.
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So they have sent over, Oh my God, a big box.
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- Oh, my God!
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Oh, my God...
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And so when all the lights went on, oh my God, this is it.
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And now we're going, oh my God, it's so cool.
Synonyms
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1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
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1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
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7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
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7.2
A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure
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1.0
A short word people say to show surprise or admiration
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9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
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8.2
A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief
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8.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or admiration
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9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
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8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
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8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
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9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
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9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
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8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
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8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
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7.7
A short phrase people say to show surprise, shock, or admiration
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7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
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9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
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9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
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9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, mild pain, or strong feeling
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9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
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7.0
To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way
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8.7
A long sound people make when they feel pleasure
A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
To feel very excited and moved by something you like
A short exclamation showing surprise or excitement
How Surprised
Surface Forms
Morphology
oh + my
The primary meaning ('an exclamation of surprise or strong emotion') is signaled by the interjection 'oh', so a B1 learner knowing 'oh' will likely recognize this as an exclamative. However, 'my' does not retain its literal possessive sense and the pairing is conventionalized as a fixed exclamation, so the connection between parts and the specific pragmatic use is only partially predictable.
Etymology
The saying oh my may come from joining oh (a sound of surprise) and my (a short form of 'my God'). Saying oh my is a quick, polite way to show 'surprise' or 'delight'.