I laughed at loud every time the mayor's eldest daughter said that.
But what does it mean?
I didn't try, I succeeded.
Dr Sheldon Cooper
It's actually, "Ye gods!", not "gads". It is a mild oath much in the same vein as "Darn!" or "Oh my gosh!" or Tommy's "Great honk!". It doesn't really mean anything but a registering of suprise, horror, or excitement in response to something.
shareThank you all! What a great movie.
For those you liked it, I suggest watching the HBO series "The Lady Number One Detective Agency". It'll make you feel just as good (:
Cute question! The expression is "ye gods" from "ye gods and little fishes" - a flowery 19th century American expression. It probably goes back farther to the UK somewhere. Hope this helps.
Oddly enough, I still use the phrase "Ye gods and little fishes!" when I'm incredulous about something.
Nothing, however, beats Gingold's "BAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLzzzzaaaaaaac!"
"In my case, self-absorption is completely justified."