for heaven's sake

Meanings

• Interjection

  An expression used to express surprise, disbelief, or frustration.

  - "For heaven's sake, John, you're late again!"
  - "For heaven's sake, that's the third time this week."
  - "For heaven's sake, I can't believe it's raining again."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with for heaven's sake
akesake , forakes , makesake

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Variants

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for heaven's sake

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Etymology

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The exact origin of the phrase 'for heaven's sake' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages as an expression of surprise or disbelief, often used in religious contexts.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'for heaven's sake' was used in the title of a popular 1950s television show called 'Four Star', which featured four different actors each week.

2. The phrase 'for heaven's sake' was also used as the title of a 1955 film noir starring Ida Lupino and John Dall.

3. In the Bible, the phrase 'for heaven's sake' is used in the King James Version of Matthew 5:34 and Matthew 5:36, where Jesus advises against swearing oaths unnecessarily.

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Related Concepts

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1. interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion or to gain attention.

2. exclamation mark: A punctuation mark used to indicate strong emotion or emphasis.

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Culture

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The phrase 'for heaven's sake' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to express surprise, disbelief, or frustration. It has been used in various works by authors such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Twain.

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