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(idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance. / (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used for emphasis. / (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to express surprise or amazement.

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for goodness' sakes

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Source Word

for goodness' sakes

Prepositional phrase

euphemistic idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

婉曲的に苛立ちや不満、腹立たしさを表現するために使われる / 強調の意味合いを示すために使用される / 驚きや感嘆を表す際に使われる

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Come on, for goodness' sakes, stop leaving your shoes in the hallway.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

頼むから、廊下に靴を置くのはやめてくれ。

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(idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance.

'For goodness' sakes, Father,' cried Emma, the bright tears in her eyes drying because her eyeballs were so hot and angry, 'for goodness' sakes, Father, the idea of acting - so - horrid.

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