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Idiom: For Heaven's Sake

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Expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance, or the urgency of an instruction.

Expresses surprise, sometimes pleasant.

Example: "Well, for heaven's sake! Look who's here! Good to see you again!"

Example Sentences

1
I told you a hundred times, for heaven's sake, don't touch that hot stove!
2
Will you please stop talking on your phone for heaven's sake? We're in a library!
3
I can't believe you ate the whole cake, for heaven's sake!
4
You need to study for your exams, for heaven's sake, instead of playing video games all day!
5
Please, for heaven's sake, don't jump on the bed! You might get hurt!

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