oh boy
Definitions
- An expression of delight or joy.
- An expression of dismay, resignation, frustration, or annoyance (sarcastic).
Examples
“Oh, boy! I can't wait⟳ to tell⟳ my friends about this!”
“Oh, boy. This is going to be a lot of work⟳.”
“Oh, boy. Now what do I do?”
“I read⟳ the news today—oh, boy / About a lucky man who made the grade”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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