oh dear

oh dear

1. An expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.
   • 1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 7, in The Mirror and the Lamp:

     “[…] Churchill, my dear fellow, we have such greedy sharks, and wolves in lamb's clothing. Oh, dear, there's so much to tell you, so many warnings to give you, but all that must be postponed for the moment.”

   Oh dear, I seem to have lost my ticket.

• hoared