God rest his/her soul

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A phrase used to show respect when someone has died.

My grandmother, God rest her soul, always loved this song.
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Often appears as...

  • my father
  • god rest his soul

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Respectful Remembrance

Use it to show respect and affection when mentioning the deceased.

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During the reunion, we spoke of Mr. Thompson, God rest his soul, with great fondness.
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Emotional Impact

It adds emotional weight and expresses grief when discussing the deceased.

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Aunt Mary, God rest her soul, would have loved to see you graduate.
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Not for Strangers

Best used for people you knew personally or are familiar with through family and friends.

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Our neighbor, Mr. Lee, God rest his soul, always had a smile for everyone.
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