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oh, dear

oh, dear is the alternative form of oh dear.

Meaning of oh dear

Interjection

  1. An expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.
    • Oh dear, I seem to have lost my ticket.

Questions about oh, dear

What is oh, dear the alternative form of?
Oh, dear is the alternative form of oh dear.

Words near oh, dear in the dictionary

  1. oh well
  2. oh worm
  3. oh ye of little faith
  4. oh yeah
  5. oh, brother
  6. oh, dear
  7. oh, dip
  8. oh, God
  9. oh, gods
  10. oh, I of little faith
  11. oh, me of little faith

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