great heavens

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡreɪt ˈhɛvənz/

Interjection

great heavens

  1. (dated, exclamation) An exclamation of surprise or shock.
    • 1887, H. Rider Haggard, She: A History of Adventure:
      `Great heavens!' I said, perfectly aghast at this dreadful manifestation of human power; but She did but laugh a little.

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