For goodness sake Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ /ˈseɪk
FOR GUUD-ness SAYK
fˈɔː/ /ɡˈʊdnəs/ /sɑːkeɪ
faw GUUD-nuhs SAH-kay
Definition
Used to show strong emotion such as surprise, frustration, or impatience. It is a mild expression to get someone's attention or ask them to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal and polite version of exclamations like 'for God's sake,' suitable for most situations. Commonly used to express mild annoyance, urgency, or surprise. Avoid using in very formal writing. Not as strong as direct swear words.
Spanish: por el amor de Dios - por favorPortuguese (BR): pelo amor de Deus - por favorPortuguese (PT): por amor de Deus - por favorChinese (Simplified): 拜托 - 看在老天的份上Chinese (Traditional): 拜託 - 看在老天的份上Hindi: भगवान के लिए - कृपयाArabic: من أجل الله - رجاءًBengali: অন্তত একটু ভেবে দেখো - একবার তো ভাবো - দয়া করেRussian: ради всего святого - ради богаJapanese: お願いだから - いい加減にしてVietnamese: làm ơn đi - trời ơiKorean: 제발 - 아무쪼록Turkish: Allah aşkına - ne olurUrdu: خدا کے واسطے - براہِ کرمIndonesian: ya ampun - demi kebaikan
Example Sentences
For goodness sake, close the door when you leave.
basic
Oh, for goodness sake, stop fighting!
basic
For goodness sake, where are my keys?
basic
For goodness sake, just tell me the truth already!
natural
Could you, for goodness sake, pick up your socks one time?
natural
For goodness sake, didn’t you learn from last time?
natural