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an act of God
Word List: God
an event outside of human control, often associated with natural disasters
Marty: It’s 'gonna' take an act of God to be able to make our house payment this month.
Sylvia: In that case, let's pray ...
for God’s sake/for the love of God
Word List: God
used in negative situations to mean you don’t like something or what someone does
For God’s sake ... will you turn down the TV! (and) For the love of God, don’t ask me to repeat myself again, please.
God bless America
Word List: God
a request to God to bless us all
I love seeing all the volunteers at our annual fund-raising event for the poor. God bless America!
God forbid
Word List: God
a desire for something NOT to happen (with the help of God)
God forbid I lose my job on top of everything else!
God help me/God help us
Word List: God
a call to a higher power to assist you through difficult circumstances
God help me ... I will get through this cancer treatment.
God no/Oh God no/Dear God no
Word List: God
absolutely no!
Oh God no! I don’t ‘wanna’ listen to that song one more time.
God only knows/heaven only knows
Word List: God
said when nobody knows the answer to something (except God)
Rob: How long do you think it’s ‘gonna’ take him to get here?
Nancy: God only knows.
Godsend/a Godsend
Word List: God
a blessing (sent by God)
My best friend showed up when I needed her the most. What a Godsend!