An expression of surprise or astonishment. Originally British, it now has a slightly satirical connotation.
Excuse me, but Madame appears to have been swept out to sea by a tidal wave.
Good Lord, Jeeves, that's appalling. Well, tell the maid to remove one place setting from the dining table.
An exclamation, such as "My god!" or "No way!" A corrupted religious statement that no longer has any religious ties, like "Oh my God!"
"You fell off a mountain and landed in a swamp, then were eaten alive by carnivorious shrimp? And you're still alive? Good Lord!"
used by high class people as a posh word for "Oh" as in see example below:
Good Lord No, you would never catch me doing that in a million years!
An exclamation of shock or indignation most commonly used when cussing is not a good idea, or used more frequently in rural areas.
Good lord, this place is a mess!
exclaimed at a moment of shock. usually in a very posh british accent
"good lord.. look at the size of that man's penis!"
used mostly by old women instead of HOLY SHIT!
"Good Lord it's hot outside" should be
"Hole shit its fuckin hot outside!"
Phrase used when the lord is actually not so good.
Good lord! What do you mean they are going to repo my BMW?!