for the love of God

phrase

informal
used to give added force to an angry statement
For the love of God, quiet down! I'm trying to get some sleep here!

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“For the love of God.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20love%20of%20God. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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