To God/goodness/Heaven

interjection

Used to express surprise, shock, or relief.

Oh, to goodness, that was a close call!
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to express surprise, shock, or relief

Often appears as...

  • thank to goodness
  • oh to goodness
interjection

Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

To God, this is the best coffee I've ever had
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to emphasize a statement or opinion

Often appears as...

  • swear to god
  • promise to god

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

preposition

A religious reference to a higher power.

She offered her prayers to God
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - A religious reference to a higher power

Often appears as...

  • pray to god
  • speak to god

Usage tips

Approving

interjection

Used to express a strong wish or hope.

To Heaven, I hope she recovers soon
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to express a strong wish or hope

Often appears as...

  • pray to heaven
  • hope to heaven
interjection

Used to express surprise, shock, or relief.

Oh, to goodness, that was a close call!
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to express surprise, shock, or relief

Often appears as...

  • thank to goodness
  • oh to goodness
interjection

Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

To God, this is the best coffee I've ever had
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to emphasize a statement or opinion

Often appears as...

  • swear to god
  • promise to god

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

preposition

A religious reference to a higher power.

She offered her prayers to God
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - A religious reference to a higher power

Often appears as...

  • pray to god
  • speak to god

Usage tips

Approving

interjection

Used to express a strong wish or hope.

To Heaven, I hope she recovers soon
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven" - Used to express a strong wish or hope

Often appears as...

  • pray to heaven
  • hope to heaven
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "to God/goodness/Heaven"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Expressing Relief

Use this phrase when you feel relieved after avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Expressing Relief
To goodness, we just missed that storm!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of the audience—'to goodness' is safer in diverse settings than 'to God,' to avoid religious implications.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
Oh, to goodness, I didn’t expect to win!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Expressing Relief

Use this phrase when you feel relieved after avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Expressing Relief
To goodness, we just missed that storm!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of the audience—'to goodness' is safer in diverse settings than 'to God,' to avoid religious implications.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
Oh, to goodness, I didn’t expect to win!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Expressing Relief

Use this phrase when you feel relieved after avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Illustration for Expressing Relief
To goodness, we just missed that storm!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of the audience—'to goodness' is safer in diverse settings than 'to God,' to avoid religious implications.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
Oh, to goodness, I didn’t expect to win!
Visual representation of the word "To God/goodness/Heaven"

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