For heaven's sake Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /ˈseɪk

fer HEV-unz SAYK

UK

fˈɔː/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /sɑːkeɪ

faw HEV-unz SAH-kay

Definition

An expression used to show strong feelings such as frustration, annoyance, or urgency, similar to saying 'please' with extra emphasis.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mostly spoken. Used to express strong emotions; can sound old-fashioned or dramatic. Don't use in formal writing. Variants include 'for goodness' sake', 'for God's sake'. Used to get attention, show impatience, or stress urgency.

• Spanish: por el amor de Dios - por favor (enfático)
• Portuguese (BR): pelo amor de Deus - por favor (enfático)
• Portuguese (PT): pelo amor de Deus - por favor (enfático)
• Chinese (Simplified): 看在老天的份上 - 拜托
• Chinese (Traditional): 看在老天的份上 - 拜託
• Hindi: हे भगवान के लिए - कृपया (ज़ोर देने के लिए)
• Arabic: بحق السماء - من فضلك (للتأكيد)
• Bengali: দোহাই লাগে - ভগবানের দোহাই
• Russian: ради Бога - ради всего святого
• Japanese: お願いだから - 勘弁してよ
• Vietnamese: trời ơi - làm ơn đi
• Korean: 제발 - 제발 좀
• Turkish: Allah aşkına - ne olur
• Urdu: خدا کے واسطے - مہربانی کرکے
• Indonesian: demi Tuhan - tolonglah

Example Sentences

For heaven's sake, close the window, it's cold in here.

basic

For heaven's sake, don't touch that wire!

basic

Please, for heaven's sake, be quiet for a minute.

basic

Oh, for heaven's sake, I can't find my keys again!

natural

For heaven's sake, can we just move on and stop arguing?

natural

She's late again? For heaven's sake, this always happens!

natural