thank God

Idioms

Also,. I'm grateful, as in Thank God you arrived safely, or We didn't, thank goodness, run out of food, or Thank heaven the book arrived on time. These ejaculations originally expressed gratitude to divine providence but today tend to be used in a more casual way. [c. 1200]

Example Sentences

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thank God

"We thank God we are out," a gaunt-looking victim, Hajara, said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

I thank God that we have been slow followers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

"I've accepted myself as I am, I accept myself, and I thank God for who I am."

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

"I am worried that this war will drag on... but thank God we're in a country that protects us."

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Mum was about to demand an inspection but, thank God, she changed her mind.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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