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Meaning of oh boy | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An expression of delight or joy.
    colloquial
  2. An expression of dismay, resignation, frustration, or annoyance (sarcastic).
    colloquial

Equivalents

Français oh boy

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.

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