A: Yes, “good grief” was originally a mild oath. It's “a euphemism for 'good God,' ” according to The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms (2d ed.), by Christine Ammer. Ammer describes it as an “exclamation expressing surprise, alarm, dismay, or some other, usually negative, emotion.
Who is known for saying good grief?
This line is spoken by Charlie Brown, voiced by Peter Robbins in the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965). The Peanuts characters, created by comic book artist Charles Schulz, made their mark in the world of comics before coming to life on the small screen.
What's another word for Good grief?
well hmph
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serious no
you have got to be kidding me pshaw
wot you're kidding
get out pssh
Do people still say good grief?
Although the noun “grief” is quite old, showing up in the Middle Ages, the exclamation “good grief” is relatively new.
Where did the saying good grief come from?
The first OED example for “good grief” used in popular writing is from a 1937 short story by Raymond Chandler: “ 'Good grief,' De Spain said. 'He's up there right now. ' ” (The only version of that quotation that we could find was in a 1938 story by Chandler, “Bay City Blues.”)
Who invented Good grief?
The Good Grief logo was created by Sophie Chatziapostolou.Oct 5, 2020
What is the saying good grief?
Definition of good grief informal. —used to express surprise or annoyance "He's burned the toast." "Good grief!
Who said good grief in Peanuts?
Charlie Brown
Who said good grief first?
The Peanuts characters, created by comic book artist Charles Schulz, made their mark in the world of comics before coming to life on the small screen. Said first in print in 1952, "Good grief" soon became uniquely tied to Charlie Brown and his buddies, and it still is today.