holy

Holy cow!

Inf. Wow! Holy cow! I never expected such a nice gift! Give me a chance! Holy cow, don't rush me!

holy Joe 

1. a chaplain; a cleric; a clergyman. I went to see the holy Joe, and he was a lot of help. Old holy Joe wants to see all of us at services.

2. a very pious person. Martin looks stuffy, but he's no holy Joe. Don't let that holy Joe hear about what you've done.

See also: joe

Holy mackerel!

Inf. Wow! Holy mackerel! What a beautiful day! Holy mackerel! What's this? A new car?

Holy moley!

Inf. Wow! Holy moley! A whole quarter! Look, here's another one! Holy moley!

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holier-than-thou

someone who is holier-than-thou behaves as if they have better morals than other people I can't stand that holier-than-thou attitude that some vegetarians have.

the holy of holies  (humorous)

a very special place

Usage notes: The holy of holies is the most special part of a religious building.

This football stadium is the holy of holies to many fans.

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holy cow

1. what a surprise “I was paying 23 percent interest on that credit card.” “Holy cow!”

2. how wonderful "A friend of mine is in Hollywood filming a movie this month." "Holy cow, that must be so cool."

See also: cow

holy shit (rude)

what a surprise or how very unpleasant Holy shit! The whole basement is flooded!

See also: shit

holy smoke

what a surprise Holy smoke! Look at all of those geese!

See also: smoke