Heavens to Betsy!

heavens to Betsy

An interjection denoting shock, distress, or surprise. The "Betsy" mentioned here is not definitively known. Heavens to Betsy, you don't look well at all! Is that James? Heavens to Betsy, I haven't seen him in at least 20 years! Oh, heavens to Betsy, I just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!

See also: Betsy, heaven, to

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Heavens to Betsy!

Inf. My goodness! (A mild oath.) Heavens to Betsy! What was that noise? Heavens to Betsy! It's good to hear your voice!

See also: Heaven, to

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