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(dated or humorous) Used to express that one hopes that something does not happen: God forbid, heaven forbid.

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heaven forfend

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heaven forfend

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌhɛvn̩ fɔːˈfɛnd/

(dated or humorous) Used to express that one hopes that something does not happen: God forbid, heaven forbid.

Japanese Meaning

（古風・ユーモラスな表現）神よ、そんな事が起こらないようにとの願いを込めた言葉。 / 悪い出来事が決して起こらないことを強く望む表現。

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Heaven forfend, but if she ever learned the truth, it would ruin everything.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

神様、そんなことが起こりませんように。もし彼女が真実を知ったら、すべてが台無しになってしまうだろう。

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(dated or humorous) Used to express that one hopes that something does not happen: God forbid, heaven forbid.

Advisor: The voters now see you as imperial and god-like. Burns: Hot dog! Advisor: But there's a down-side to it. The latest polls indicate you're in danger of losing touch with the common man. Burns: Oh, dear! Heaven forfend!

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