What does good heavens mean?

Definition of good heavens
used informally to express surprise, anger, etc. Good heavens!
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What does good heavens above mean?

heavens (above)!

old-fashioned (also good heavens!) used to express surprise or anger.
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What does the expression heavens mean?

Meaning of heavens in English

heavens. exclamation. /ˈhev·ənz/ an expression of surprise, anger, annoyance, or emphasis: Good heavens – I didn't realize it was getting so late!
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Is good heavens an idiom?

A mild oath of surprise, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger.
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What do people mean by the heavens?

noun. the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.
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What does Good heavens mean?



What does happy heavenly mean?

1. (informal) Very attractive, pleasing, etc. adjective. Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions; good, beautiful, glorious, pleasurable.
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What does the Bible mean by heavens?

It is primarily God's dwelling place in the biblical tradition: a parallel realm where everything operates according to God's will. Heaven is a place of peace, love, community, and worship, where God is surrounded by a heavenly court and other heavenly beings.
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What does goodness gracious mean?

Exclamation of surprise, dismay, or alarm, as in Goodness gracious! You've forgotten your ticket. Both goodness and gracious originally alluded to the good (or grace) of God, but these colloquial expressions, which date from the 1700s, are not considered either vulgar or blasphemous.
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What is the meaning of Ho Ho Ho?

Definition of ho ho (ho)

—used to represent laughter Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! —often used in an ironic or sarcastic way Ho ho. Very funny.
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Which is correct heaven or Heavens?

"The heavens" refers to everything you see when you look up into the sky (beyond the clouds at any rate), whereas "heaven"/"Heaven" is a place.
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How many Heavens are there?

In religious or mythological cosmology, the seven heavens refer to seven levels or divisions of the Heavens (Heaven). The concept, also found in the ancient Mesopotamian religions, can be found in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; a similar concept is also found in some other religions such as Hinduism.
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How do you use the phrase Heavens above?

A mild oath of surprise, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger. Heavens above! I haven't seen you in years! Heavens above, would you let me finish my story?
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What does good Lord mean?

An oath expressing surprise, shock, frustration, anger, or annoyance. Good Lord!
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What does O my God mean?

Oh my god is an exclamation variously expressing disbelief, frustration, excitement, or anger. Its abbreviation, OMG, is widely used in digital communication. Related words: omfg.
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What is Holy moly?

Definition of holy moly

—used to express surprise, amazement, or bewilderment Nate Tyler was finishing off his salmon dinner at a restaurant in Sydney last spring when suddenly the lights went out.
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What does it mean to be in good graces?

Definition of in (someone's) good graces

: liked and thought highly of by someone in authority He works late to stay in his boss's good graces.
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Where does Heavens to Betsy come from?

Origin of Heavens to Betsy

It may have originated sometime between the years 1850 and 1914. Heavens to Betsy is another variation of the phrase for Heaven's sake, which began as a euphemism for what some considered the blasphemous for God's sake and for Christ's sake.
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What is my goodness?

A mild exclamation of surprise, wonder, alarm, dismay, annoyance, or exasperation.
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What is the meaning of Tut in Bengali?

ছি! translation of 'tut' ছি‌ ! চুপ ! থাম !
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What are the 3 levels of heaven?

According to this vision, all people will be resurrected and, at the Final Judgment, will be assigned to one of three degrees of glory, called the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms.
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How do Christians define heaven?

Heaven. Heaven is described as eternity in the presence of God. Heaven is the ultimate aim for all Christians in order for their soul to be reunited with God and united with Christ. In the Gospels, Christ often describes and teaches about Heaven using parables, such as the Mustard Seed and the Pearl.
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Where are the 3 heavens mentioned in the Bible?

A third concept of Heaven, also called shamayi h'shamayim (שׁמי השׁמים or "Heaven of Heavens"), is mentioned in such passages as Genesis 28:12, Deuteronomy 10:14 and 1 Kings 8:27 as a distinctly spiritual realm containing (or being traveled by) angels and God.
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