Idiom: Holy Moley

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Meanings

Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.

How to pronounce "holy moley":

Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.

I just won the lottery - holy moley, I can't believe it!

I lost my phone and then found it in the fridge, holy moley!

I opened my closet and holy moley, it was filled with clothes I forgot I had!

I took one bite of that spicy chili and holy moley, my mouth was on fire!

I woke up late and holy moley, I missed my morning meeting!