for heaven's sake

idiom

used to make a statement or question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc.
For heaven's sake, turn down that music!

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“For heaven's sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20heaven%27s%20sake. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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