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Definition in British English

phrase

phrase
1

used for showing that you are very surprised

Example

Good heavens, is that the time?

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say heavens above
2

used for emphasizing what you are saying

Example

'Is that dog yours?' 'Heavens, no.'

Synonyms and related words
ach actively actual
Definition in British English