gosh
interjection
used for showing that you are surprised or a little annoyed
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Old-fashioned expressions of surprise
bless my soul/bless me/well I’m blessed
used for showing surprise
by God/gum/Jove etc
used for emphasizing what you are saying or for expressing surprise
for the love of God
used when you are very angry or shocked
as I live and breathe
used for expressing surprise
by gum
used for showing surprise or pleasure
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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