good grief
The phrase 'good grief' is often associated with the character Charlie Brown from the Peanuts comic strip and is used to express various strong emotions in a lighthearted manner.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, colloquial)An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief.
Example
- Good grief, it's started to rain again!
- Good grief, he's been arrested for theft!
B2General
(informal, colloquial)A mild expression of frustration or annoyance.
Example
- Good grief, why can't I ever find my keys?
- Good grief, this traffic is unbearable!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "good grief":