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for goodness' sakes

Used to express surprise or amazement.

Etymology:

  • A euphemistic replacement of "God" in for God's sake.
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For goodness' sakes!" Fannie broke out in surprise when she saw Molly there. "For goodness' sakes! Where you been hiding these days?"

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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 for emphasis.
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