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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"We thank God for preserving him and not allowing his life to be taken, not once, but multiple times."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"I have to thank God and my parents for giving me good genes," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

I’ve just got to thank God and give prayers for the peace we’ve had today.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

"Even if I'm having a good game or bad game I will pray and thank God, it's good to stay connected to Allah in good or bad times," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Then the bell rings, thank God, because I’m out of stories.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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