17 Phrases That Sound More Mature than Using "OMG" ...

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17 Phrases That Sound More Mature than Using "OMG" ...

Maybe you're religious and don't want to use the name of God in vain. Maybe you're an atheist and don't want to say the name at all. Or maybe you're just tired of sounding childish every time you're surprised and blurt out "OMG. No way!" No matter what the case may be, here are a few replacement phrases to OMG that you should start using today:

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1

Great Scott

Great Scott If you say this in front of a fan of Back to the Future, they'll appreciate your reference to Doc Brown. Of course, you could always steal Marty's line instead and say, "This is heavy."

2

My Word

My Word If you're trying to keep your composure, you should use a phrase like this. It'll make you sound conservative. There's no way you can get in trouble by your boss or teacher when you use a phrase like this.

Frequently asked questions

Using mature phrases can make you sound more professional and grown-up. It shows that you have a good vocabulary and can express surprise or excitement in different ways.

Sure! You can say 'That's astonishing!' instead. It's a mature way to show you're surprised.

Instead of 'OMG', you can express excitement by saying something like 'How thrilling!' or 'That's fantastic!'

It's usually better to use more formal language in work emails. Instead of 'OMG', you could write 'I was quite impressed' or 'That's remarkable'.

When you hear good news, you can say 'What wonderful news!' or 'I'm delighted to hear that!' to show your happiness without using 'OMG'.

3

Oh My Goodness

Oh My Goodness This is the easiest way to transition from using OMG to using something else. After all, it still starts with "oh my," so even if you slip up, you can still catch yourself by the end of your sentence.

4

Holy Toledo

Holy Toledo If you want to stop yourself from saying "holy shit," because you're in an environment where you shouldn't curse, you can use this phrase instead.

5

Blimey

Blimey If you want to sound cultured, or trick others into thinking you grew up in Britain, use this cute expression. It'll probably even catch on.

Famous Quotes

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.

Bruce Lee
6

Dear Me

Dear Me If you don't mind sounding like you grew up in a different decade, you can use a phrase like this one. It'll make you seem sweet and innocent.

7

Gee Whiz

Gee Whiz Here's another phrase that comes from the past. Of course, you can still use it today!

8

Jeepers

Jeepers If you're really shocked, you can add "creepers" to the end for emphasis. It'll really get your point across.

9

Omigosh

Omigosh This sounds a little childish, but hey, most of us are kids at heart. If you want to use it, then use it. Who cares what other people think?

10

Hell’s Bells

Hell’s Bells You don't hear this one much anymore. That's why you should bring it back into style.

11

Bloody Hell

Bloody Hell This is satisfying to say. It's even better than your favorite curse word.

12

Good Golly

Good Golly This works the best if you have a friend named Molly, so you can say, "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

13

Good Grief

Good Grief Fans of Charlie Brown will love this one. It'll make you sound just like your favorite cartoon character.

14

Jiminy Cricket

Jiminy Cricket This one sounds a little ridiculous, but at least it'll lighten the mood after something dramatic happens.

15

Holy Smokes

Holy Smokes Here's another great phrase that'll save you if you're about to say "holy crap" in a professional situation.

16

Egads

City, person, speech, Citytv, If you like to be unique, this is the phrase for you. You'll definitely be the only one using it.

UPD:

Egads is an expression of surprise that dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the phrase “oh God”, but it is not considered to be a religious phrase. It is used to express surprise, shock, or dismay, and it can also be used as an exclamation of joy or excitement.

In modern times, Egads has become a popular phrase used by people of all ages. It is seen as a more mature way of expressing surprise than using OMG or other slang phrases. It is often used humorously or sarcastically, and it can be used to express disbelief or disagreement.

Egads is an especially popular phrase among young people, particularly those who are trying to sound more mature. It is often used on social media, in text messages, and in conversations.

Egads is a fun and unique phrase that can be used to express a range of emotions. It is a great alternative to OMG or other slang phrases, and it can be used in a variety of contexts. Whether used to express excitement, surprise, shock, or dismay, Egads is sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

17

Well, I’ll Be

image, person, woman, lady, beauty, This might make you sound like a southern belle, but that's what makes it so much fun.

Now you have more than one way to respond the next time you find out something shocking! What do you usually say when you're surprised?

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If a girl talked to me like this I would for sure prefer her to say oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh my gosh like usher did

That first one tho..... Now I must use it...... forever

So cool! I am always looking for new interesting ways to talk!!

Yikes! I love "good grief!"

I tend to use dear me and oh my goodness a lot, but some of these are loads better :P

I wind up saying "Oh crap" and those of us from South Buffalo get that.

#'s 3, 8, 10, and 13 I use. 😜

You should give up OMG because you are not a teenager.

Hhmmm

Butterfly, free to fly.

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