Meanings
A euphemistic replacement of "God" in for God's sake.
How to pronounce "for goodness' sakes":
AU
Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance.
Used for emphasis.
Used to express surprise or amazement.
Example Sentences
1
Please, for goodness' sakes, stop making so much noise!
2
Can you clean up your room, for goodness' sakes?
3
Why are you always late, for goodness' sakes?
4
Please turn off the lights when you leave, for goodness' sakes.
5
Will you stop arguing, for goodness' sakes?
