oh dear

IPA/ˈəʊ dˈiə/
IPA/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/

oh dear — idiom

1. said when something goes wrong or when you hear bad news, to show that you are d

1.慣用語A2
釋義

said when something goes wrong or when you hear bad news, to show that you are disappointed, sad, or feel sorry for someone

例句

Eitan dropped his coffee cup and said, 'Oh dear, what a mess!'

Hassan heard his friend was ill and whispered, 'Oh dear, that is sad news.'

used to express sympathy on hearing bad news

同義詞
  • oh no

    more common in American English; expresses stronger worry or alarm

  • oh my

    can express surprise (good or bad), while 'oh dear' is only for negative situations

用法筆記

Common in spoken British English to express a mild reaction. Less common in American English, where 'oh no' is more typical.

常見錯誤

❌Oh dear, I won the lottery!
✅Oh dear, I lost my keys!
💡'oh dear' is for bad news or disappointment, not for good news.