词汇 | for goodness' sake |
释义 | Idiom for goodness' sake I am surprised or annoyed by this.For goodness' sake, Harry, what are you doing at this time of night?Well, for goodness sakes, why didn't you tell me that earlier so I could have changed my plans? Usage notes: used for emphasis and often used instead of the more offensive idioms for God's sake and for Christ's sake Related vocabulary: for crying out loudfor goodness' sakeA mild oath of exasperation, annoyance, frustration, anger, or surprise. Would you let me finish my story, for goodness' sake? Oh for goodness' sake, I just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it! For goodness' sake! I haven't seen you in years! |
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