Meaning: goodness

'gʊdnɪs
n.
that which is pleasing or valuable or usefulmoral excellence or admirableness

(my) goodness Idiom, Proverb

for goodness sake

for the good of everyone, please For goodness sake, don't drive so fast! The roads are icy.

goodness gracious

oh my, oh dear, gosh Goodness gracious! That sauce is hot!

my goodness (my God)

used to express surprise or shock etc. "My goodness," she said when she saw the small dog jump over the fence.

out of the goodness of my heart

because I am kind, because I want to help I help her out of the goodness of my heart. I don't want to be paid.

thank goodness

I am thankful or relieved, thank heavens Thank goodness you're here. We were worried about you.

for goodness' sake

an exclamation suggesting impatience请看在老天爷面上；务请；千万
For goodness'sake，don't give up your experiment．千万不要放弃你的实验。
For goodness' sake，don't tell the news to anybody．千万不要把此消息告诉别人。

honest-to-goodness

Idiom(s): honest-to-goodness AND honest-to- God; honest-to-Pete

Theme: TRUTH

truthful; genuine.
• Is that an honest-to-goodness leather jacket, or is it vinyl?
• It's honest-to-goodness vinyl.

Honest to goodness

Idiom(s): Honest to goodness, AND Honest to God.; Honest to Pete.

Theme: TRUTH

I speak the truth. (Some people may object to the use of God in this phrase.)
• Did he really say that? Honest to goodness?
• Honest to Pete, I’ve been to the moon.
• I've been there, too—honest to God.

Oh, my goodness!

An expression of surprise.

goodness gracious|goodness|gracious

interj., slightly archaic Exclamation of surprise and a certain degree of disapproval. "Can my boyfriend stay overnight, Dad?" Melanie asked. "Goodness gracious, most certainly not!" her father replied. "What would the neighbors think?"

(my) goodness

A balmy assertion of surprise, wonder, alarm, dismay, annoyance, or exasperation. Goodness, attending at the time! How is it about midnight already? My goodness, Bill, would it annihilate you to booty out the debris already in a while? Goodness, that cyclist about hit me!Learn more: goodness

my goodness

An assertion cogent shock, distress, or surprise. My goodness, you attending like article the cat abject in! My goodness, is that you, James? I haven't apparent you in 20 years!Learn more: goodness

(My) advantage (gracious)!

a accepted announcement of absorption or balmy amazement. Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then? "Goodness! I'm late!" said Kate, casual at her watch. "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the collapsed apprentice to his feet.

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