expressions - Stereotypical, recognisable, educated version of "gosh"


Is there an expression like "gosh" that a stereotypical upper-class British character would say for expressing surprise?


I've thought of "parbleu", but it being a loan word from French, it doesn't sound right as a stereotypical English expression.


I would avoid "My Lord" because of possible moral implications with the reader.


Note: it should be easily recognisable by a non-English audience.


Is there such an expression? Thanks!




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