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for goodness' sakes

Used for emphasis.

Etymology:

  • A euphemistic replacement of "God" in for God's sake.
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Learn to play a reed instrument; do not borrow money; do not lend money; do not make money — [laughter] — and for goodness sakes, do not lose money.

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

Additional definitions for 'for goodness' sakes':

for goodness' sakesUsed to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance.
for goodness' sakesUsed to express surprise or amazement.
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