oh boy
Here we go
Oh boy is an exclamation expressing a range of strong emotions—excitement, surprise, exasperation, or dread.
The tone determines the meaning: Oh boy, I can't wait! conveys eager anticipation, while Oh boy, here we go again signals weary resignation.
Despite the word boy, it's used by and toward anyone.
Cry of amazement
- whoaCommand to stop
- gee whizMild exclamation of wonder
- gollyGentle exclamation of surprise
- yippeeExclamation of glee
yahoo · hooray · holy moly · goodness gracious · well well · here we go · yay · woohoo
Prepare for impact
- not againWearied cry at repetition
- yikesStartled dismay exclamation
- troubleDifficulty or distress
- dreadingAnticipating with apprehension
cringe · wince · grimace · sinking feeling · trepidation · apprehension · foreboding · unease
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- speechlessUnable to talk
stunned · blown away · taken aback · jaw drop · wide-eyed · incredible · unbelievable · remarkable
Audible emotional breath
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- eye rollScornful upward look
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- annoyanceState of being bothered
impatience · irritation · fed up · give me strength · seriously · really · unbelievable · mutter
wow
Cry of amazement
yippee · yahoo · hooray · holy moly · goodness gracious · well well · here we go · yay · woohoo · hot dog
brace yourself
Prepare for impact
dreading · cringe · wince · grimace · sinking feeling · trepidation · apprehension · foreboding · unease · here we go again
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
speechless · stunned · blown away · taken aback · jaw drop · wide-eyed · incredible · unbelievable · remarkable · astounding
sigh
Audible emotional breath
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- eye rollScornful upward look
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
annoyance · impatience · irritation · fed up · give me strength · seriously · really · unbelievable · mutter · headshake
great
Large or excellent
terrific · just great · how lovely · marvelous · splendid · brilliant · fabulous · superb · dry · deadpan