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Great Scott (interjection)

Great Scott /-ˈskɑːt/ interjection

Great Scott

/-ˈskɑːt/

interjection

Britannica Dictionary definition of GREAT SCOTT

old-fashioned

— used to express surprise

Great Scott, is it that late already?!

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