God/Heaven help somebody

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Conveying Urgency

Highlights immediate concern for someone's challenging situation; suggests urgency.

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She's about to confront the manager, God help her.

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Expression of Worry

Signifies that the speaker is genuinely worried about the outcome for someone else.

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He's trying the advanced level without practice, God help him.

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Implicit Solidarity

Implies a sense of shared concern or fate with the person in question.

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We're all getting those results today—God help us all.

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