それはそれは

expression, interjection

My goodness!; Oh my!

Interjection expressing surprise, wonder, or strong emotion. Often used in a slightly dramatic or old-fashioned way.

• それはそれは、お久ひさしぶりですね。

  Oh my, it's been a long time!

• それはそれは、大たい変へんでしたね。

  My goodness, that must have been tough.

adverb

very; extremely

Adverbial use, often paired with adjectives or verbs to emphasize degree. Related to the emphatic それは, but reduplicated for stronger effect.

See also: それは

• それはそれは美うつくしい景色けしきだった。

  It was an extremely beautiful view.

• 彼かれはそれはそれは喜よろこんだ。

  He was overjoyed.