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for God's sake

Idioms  
  1. Also, for goodness sake. See for the sake of, def. 3.


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Pay needs to make a mother feel she can support her kids and their dreams and, for God’s sake, actually enjoy life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

"I was a bit conscious about it. But then I was like, 'What are you talking about?! Man-At-Arms could be any colour! He's got green legs, for God's sake!'"

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Martin, who is 84 years old for God’s sake, got on a plane.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024

“There is something about the freshness of hanging pictures on the wall, getting new sheets, for God’s sake, getting rid of the marital bed,” said Jessica Ashley, a divorce coach in Chicago.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

I’ve read Ulysses, for God’s sake, and half the works of Shakespeare.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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