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For goodness' sake

//fɔɹ ˈɡʊdnəs seɪk// prep_phrase

Definitions

Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance. euphemistic, idiomatic

    "For goodness' sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!"

  2. 2
    Used to express surprise or amazement. euphemistic, idiomatic

    "For goodness' sake, I spelled that word correctly. I never knew I could do that."

  3. 3
    Used for emphasis euphemistic, idiomatic

    "They'll try all they can to deceive and to cheat, But for goodness sake don't say I told you."

Etymology

A Minced version of for God's sake.

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