For Christ’s, God’s, goodness’, heaven’s, pity’s, etc. sake

phrase

An expression used to emphasize a request or expression of hope, annoyance, surprise, or anger.

For heaven's sake, would you stop making that noise?

Visual representation of "for Christ’s, God’s, goodness’, heaven’s, pity’s, etc. sake" - An expression used to emphasize a request or expression of hope, annoyance, surprise, or anger

Often appears as...

for heaven's sake stop
for heaven's sake don't

Usage tips

Colloquial

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An appeal or entreaty imploring the intervention of a god or sacred entity.

For God’s sake, I pray that he recovers soon.

Visual representation of "for Christ’s, God’s, goodness’, heaven’s, pity’s, etc. sake" - An appeal or entreaty imploring the intervention of a god or sacred entity

Often appears as...

for god's sake help
for god's sake intervene

phrase

An expression of frustration or annoyance.

For Christ's sake, turn down that music!

Often appears as...

for christ's sake stop
for christ's sake listen

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

An expression used to emphasize a request or expression of hope, annoyance, surprise, or anger.

For heaven's sake, would you stop making that noise?

Often appears as...

for heaven's sake stop
for heaven's sake don't

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

An appeal or entreaty imploring the intervention of a god or sacred entity.

For God’s sake, I pray that he recovers soon.

Often appears as...

for god's sake help
for god's sake intervene

phrase

An expression of frustration or annoyance.

For Christ's sake, turn down that music!

Often appears as...

for christ's sake stop
for christ's sake listen

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3

Visual representation of "for Christ’s, God’s, goodness’, heaven’s, pity’s, etc. sake"

Pro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

The phrase adds strong emotion to a plea or complaint, often out of desperation or exasperation.

For heaven's sake, don't leave the door open!

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's used figuratively and doesn't involve a literal appeal to the sacred.

For goodness' sake, watch where you're going!

Pro Tip 3/3

Possible Offense

Some listeners may find versions with religious references (e.g. God's, Christ's) offensive.

For pity's sake, let's avoid religious references in a formal meeting.

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