Is "God" and "gosh" a similar exclamation?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, it is! "God" and "gosh" are actually the same exclamation. However, some people may find the exclamation "God" offensive. This is because in Christianity, one of the ten commandments is "Do not take the lord's name in vain." This means don't say the word god as an exclamation or curse. However, many still use it as an exclamation. Ex: God I hate Mondays. Ex: Gosh I hate Mondays. Ex: Oh my god! Look at how cute that puppy is! Ex: Oh my gosh! Look at how cute that puppy is!