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

When the prime minister told the King that meeting him was a "great pleasure", the new monarch greeted the Conservative Party leader by muttering: "Dear oh dear."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022

They all laughed nervously and exchanged looks like, oh dear, oh dear.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2021

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

“Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,” the bee repeated, continuing to pace nervously.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster