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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And for heaven's sake, don't spread your belongings all over the waiting area, said etiquette expert Jodi RR Smith.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Nov. 2025
Skip the crowds, budget wisely, pack a jacket, and plan your gas breaks, for heaven's sake.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 27 Nov. 2025
Skip the crowds, budget wisely, pack a jacket, and plan your gas breaks, for heaven's sake.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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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 17 Dec. 2025.
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