For the love of God
interjection
A phrase used to show strong emotion or surprise.
For the love of God, be careful!

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- stop!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A phrase used to express frustration or annoyance.
For the love of God, can't you see I'm busy?

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- leave me alone!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A phrase used to beg or plead with someone.
Please, for the love of God, help me.

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- help me!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A phrase used to show strong emotion or surprise.
For the love of God, be careful!

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- stop!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A phrase used to express frustration or annoyance.
For the love of God, can't you see I'm busy?

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- leave me alone!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A phrase used to beg or plead with someone.
Please, for the love of God, help me.

Often appears as...
- for the love of god
- help me!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3

Emotional Intensity
The phrase amps up emotions and should be used when trying to convey a sense of urgency or importance.

For the love of God, hurry up or we'll miss the flight!
Avoid Overuse
Using the phrase too often can lessen its impact and make it sound insincere.

She says 'for the love of God' so much, it's lost all meaning.
Not Literally
It's typically used for emphasis, not in a religious context.

For the love of God, I didn't mean to spill the coffee!
Emotional Intensity
The phrase amps up emotions and should be used when trying to convey a sense of urgency or importance.

For the love of God, hurry up or we'll miss the flight!
Avoid Overuse
Using the phrase too often can lessen its impact and make it sound insincere.

She says 'for the love of God' so much, it's lost all meaning.
Not Literally
It's typically used for emphasis, not in a religious context.

For the love of God, I didn't mean to spill the coffee!
Emotional Intensity
The phrase amps up emotions and should be used when trying to convey a sense of urgency or importance.

For the love of God, hurry up or we'll miss the flight!
Avoid Overuse
Using the phrase too often can lessen its impact and make it sound insincere.

She says 'for the love of God' so much, it's lost all meaning.
Not Literally
It's typically used for emphasis, not in a religious context.

For the love of God, I didn't mean to spill the coffee!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension