Good grief Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɡɹif
GUUD GREEF
ɡˈʊd/ /ɡɹˈiːf
g-UUD GREEF
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, annoyance or disbelief. It is mild and not offensive, similar to saying 'oh my gosh'.
Usage & Nuances
Mild and old-fashioned exclamation, mostly in comic or family-friendly contexts. Never rude. Often shows annoyance or disbelief, but not anger. Similar to 'oh my goodness.' Rarely heard in very casual speech nowadays.
Spanish: ¡Dios mío! - ¡Válgame Dios!Portuguese (BR): Meu Deus! - Cruz credo!Portuguese (PT): Meu Deus! - Valha-me Deus!Chinese (Simplified): 天哪！ - 我的天啊！Chinese (Traditional): 天啊！ - 我的天啊！Hindi: हे भगवान! - अरे बाप रे!Arabic: يا إلهي! - يا ساتر!Bengali: আহা রে - একি দেখছিRussian: боже мой - господиJapanese: なんてこった - まったくVietnamese: trời ơi - ôi trờiKorean: 어머나 - 세상에Turkish: aman tanrım - hay AllahUrdu: ارے بابا - یا خداIndonesian: astaga - ya ampun
Example Sentences
Good grief, look at this mess!
basic
Good grief, it's raining again.
basic
Good grief, you scared me!
basic
Good grief, how many times do I have to tell you?
natural
Good grief, that homework took forever!
natural
Good grief, I can't believe you ate the whole cake!
natural