oh dear

Example Sentences

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Now, the Rahimi case is on its way to — oh dear — the Supreme Court.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

So I'd get it out and think, " Ugh, oh dear."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2020

My debt hasn’t really affected my relationship with them, but in terms of my social or romantic relationships, oh, dear God.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2020

When I read Tom Junod’s article, and I realized, “Oh, Tom was that journalist, oh, dear, oh, that’s really different” ...

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2019

"Although it is not true, it is really a very good limerick. Oh dear, oh dear, I must try to remember that one."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl