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UK//əʊ dɪə//US//oʊ dɪr//

Significato di Oh dear

An expression used to show concern or disappointment.

In simple words: An expression of concern or disappointment.

Oh dear in una frase

  • When I heard about the accident, I just said, 'Oh dear.'
  • 'Oh dear,' she sighed when she saw the messy room.
  • He dropped the cake, and all I could say was, 'Oh dear!'
  • Oh dear, I forgot my friend's birthday again!
  • As he tripped, the onlookers gasped, 'Oh dear!'

Come usare Oh dear

Used when something unfortunate happens. Appropriate in casual conversation but may be too informal for professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine a worried grandmother saying 'Oh dear!' when something goes wrong.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Oh dear

  • say oh dear
  • oh dear me
  • oh dearie me

Synonyms for Oh dear

  • oh no
  • my goodness
  • oh dearie
  • alas
  • poor thing

Common mistakes with Oh dear

  • Used in overly serious situations where a different phrase is needed.
  • Misused as a phrase of excitement instead of concern.

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Domande frequenti su Oh dear

Cosa significa Oh dear?

An expression of concern or disappointment.

Qual è la definizione di Oh dear?

An expression used to show concern or disappointment.

Come si usa Oh dear in una frase?

When I heard about the accident, I just said, 'Oh dear.'

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Oh dear?

'Oh dear,' she sighed when she saw the messy room.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Oh dear?

Alcune alternative comuni sono oh no, my goodness, oh dearie, alas, poor thing.

Quali parole si abbinano a Oh dear?

Si abbina spesso a say oh dear, oh dear me, oh dearie me.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Oh dear?

Used in overly serious situations where a different phrase is needed. Misused as a phrase of excitement instead of concern.

Come si pronuncia Oh dear?

US: //oʊ dɪr//, UK: //əʊ dɪə//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Oh dear è formale o informale?

"Oh dear" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Oh dear?

Used when something unfortunate happens. Appropriate in casual conversation but may be too informal for professional contexts.