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Goodness gracious is like a shout from a grandma who just saw a kid eat a whole pie. It’s used by people who don’t want to swear but still want to be loud.
My grandma said, ‘Goodness gracious,’ when I ate a whole pie in one bite.
My teacher said, ‘Goodness gracious,’ when I gave her a whole pie in one bite.
My dog said, ‘Goodness gracious,’ when I gave him a whole pie in one bite.