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for goodness' sake

This interjection expresses surprise or amazement.

Etymology:

  • A euphemistic replacement of "God" in for God's sake.
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For goodness' sake, I spelt that word correctly. I never knew I could do that.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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for goodness' sakeThis interjection expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.
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