oh boy

interjection

Meaning

An interjection used to express a sense of apprehension, resignation, or overwhelming feeling about an upcoming situation.

Examples

  • Oh boy, I think I just accidentally deleted the entire project file.
  • When the storm clouds started turning green, he muttered, 'Oh boy, this is going to be a rough night.'

Synonyms: yikes, uh-oh, good grief, alas