For the love of God

Pro Tip 1/3

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!

Pro Tip 2/3

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.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's typically used for emphasis, not in a religious context.

For the love of God, I didn't mean to spill the coffee!