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Idiom: For Goodness' Sake

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Meanings

A Minced version of for God's sake.

Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance.

Used to express surprise or amazement.

Used for emphasis

Example Sentences

1
Will you pick up your dirty clothes, for goodness' sake?
2
Can you believe he ate the whole pizza, for goodness' sake?
3
Could you hurry up and finish, for goodness' sake?
4
Why do you always leave the lights on, for goodness' sake?
5
Will you please put your phone away while driving, for goodness' sake?

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