FOR CHRIST'S, GOD'S, GOODNESS', HEAVEN'S, PITY'S, ETC. SAKE


Meaning of FOR CHRIST'S, GOD'S, GOODNESS', HEAVEN'S, PITY'S, ETC. SAKE in English

used to emphasize that it is important to do sth or when you are annoyed about sth :

Do be careful, for goodness' sake.

Oh, for heaven's sake!

For pity's sake, help me!

HELP NOTE : Some people find the use of Christ , God or heaven here offensive.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.