ugly, shabby I won't wear that god-awful suit! It looks like a garbage bag!
God rest his soul
(See rest his soul)
my goodness (my God)
used to express surprise or shock etc. "My goodness," she said when she saw the small dog jump over the fence.
rest his soul (God rest his soul)
"may his soul rest in peace; I hope his soul is peaceful" I remember when Jock Reynolds (rest his soul) saved Pete's life.
talk the leg off the lamb of God
"talk a lot; persuasively; have the gift of the gab" Minerva was a talker. She could talk the leg off the lamb of God!
worship the porcelain goddess
to vomit
act of God
Idiom(s): act of God
Theme: DEED
an occurrence (usually an accident) for which no human is responsible; an act of nature such as a storm, an earthquake, or a windstorm. • My insurance company wouldn't pay for the damage because it was an act of God. • The thief tried to convince the judge that the diamonds were in his pocket due to an act of God.
honest-to- God
Idiom(s): honest-to-goodness AND honest-to- God; honest-to-Pete
Theme: TRUTH
truthful; genuine. • Is that an honest-to-goodness leather jacket, or is it vinyl? • It's honest-to-goodness vinyl.
Honest to God
Idiom(s): Honest to goodness, AND Honest to God.; Honest to Pete.
Theme: TRUTH
I speak the truth. (Some people may object to the use of God in this phrase.) • Did he really say that? Honest to goodness? • Honest to Pete, I’ve been to the moon. • I've been there, too—honest to God.
Cleanliness is next to godliness.
A clean body is just as important as a pure soul.
Man proposes, God disposes.
Our destiny depends on God's will.
Lap of the gods
If something is in the lap of the gods, it is beyond our control and fate will decide the outcome.
Man proposes, God disposes
Your fate lies in the hands of God.
work all the hours that God sends
work as much as possible: "She works all the hours that God sends to support her family."
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.
Heaven is more kind to the weak.
God forbid|God|forbid
interj. May God prevent (something from happening); I hope that will not happen or is not true. Someone told the worried mother that her son might have drowned. She said, "God forbid!"God forbid that the dam break and flood the valley! Compare: PERISH THE THOUGHT.
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb|God|lamb|sh
literary A person who is already helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have more trouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, the Smith's house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harm was done. Mr. Smith said, "God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb." Antonym: IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS.
act of God|God|act|fate|fickle finger|fickle finge
n. An occurrence (usually some sort of catastrophe) for which the people affected are not responsible; said of earthquakes, floods, etc. Hurricane Andrew destroyed many houses in Florida, but some types of insurance did not compensate the victims, claiming that the hurricane was an act of God. See: FICKLE FINGER OF FATE.
fairy godmother|fairy|godmother
n. 1. A fairy believed to help and take care of a baby as it grows up. 2. A person who helps and does much for another. The rich man played fairy godmother to the boys and had a baseball field made for them.Jane was a fairy godmother to her poorer friends.
great Scott|Godfrey|Scott|great|great Godfrey
interj., informal A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. Great Godfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole!Great guns! The lion is out of his cage.Great Scott! Who stole my watch?
informal 1. Maybe God knows but I don't know and no one else knows. Often used with "only". Do you know where Susan is? God only knows! 2. Surely; certainly. Goodness knows, the poor man needs the money.Heaven only knows, I have tried hard enough.
honest to goodness|God|goodness|honest|honest to G
adj. phr., informal Really; truly; honestly. Used to emphasize something said. When we were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness."Honest to goodness, Jane, I think you are the messiest girl in the world," said Mother.
adj. phr., informal Real; genuine. Used for emphasis. She served him honest-to-goodness deep dish apple pie.It was the first honest-to-goodness baseball game he'd seen since going abroad.
in the lap of the gods|god|gods|knee|knees|lap|on
adv. phr., literary Beyond human control; not to be decided by anyone. Frank had worked hard as a candidate, and as election day came he felt that the result was in the lap of the gods.The armies were evenly matched and the result of the battle seemed to be on the knees of the gods.
my God|God|goodness|my goodness
interj. Used to express surprise, shock, or dismay. My God! What happened to the car?
would that|God|I would that|would God|would-be
adj. Aspiring. The Broadway casting offices are always full of would-be actors.
cleanliness is next to godliness
cleanliness is next to godliness Being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or goodness, as in Don't forget to wash your ears—cleanliness is next to godliness. This phrase was first recorded in a sermon by John Wesley in 1778, but the idea is ancient, found in Babylonian and Hebrew religious tracts. It is still invoked, often as an admonition to wash or clean up.
fairy godmother
fairy godmother A generous benefactor, as in An anonymous fairy godmother donated the money for the new organ. This expression alludes to a stock character in fairy tales such as Cinderella, who gives unexpected and much needed assistance. [Late 1800s]
for God's sake
for God's sake Also, for goodness sake. See for the sake of, def. 3.
God forbid Also, heaven forbid. May God prevent something from happening or being the case. For example, God forbid that they actually encounter a bear, or Heaven forbid that the tornado pulls off the roof. This term, in which heaven also stands for “God,” does not necessarily imply a belief in God's direct intervention but merely expresses a strong wish. [c. 1225] For a synonym, see perish the thought.
God knows
God knows Also, goodness knows; heaven knows. 1) Truly, certainly, definitely, as in God knows I need a winter coat. This expression, which originated about 1300 as God wot, does not necessarily imply that God is all-knowing but merely emphasizes the truth of the statement it accompanies. The variants using goodness and heaven are euphemisms that avoid taking God's name in vain. [Second half of 1500s] 2) Also, God only knows. Only God knows, that is, neither I nor anyone else knows, as in God knows where I've stored those photos, or God only knows how many people will join the march. [Second half of 1500s]
lap of the gods, in the
lap of the gods, in the Beyond one's control, in the hands of providence. For example, She's done what she can to expedite matters; now it's in the lap of the gods. This expression is a translation from Homer's Iliad, in which Automedon, the charioteer of Achilles and Patroclos, said the battle's outcome was “in the lap of the gods.” Lap of the gods has also been translated as knees of the gods.
mills of the gods grind slowly
mills of the gods grind slowly One's destiny is inevitable even if it takes considerable time to arrive. For example, I'm sure he'll be wealthy one day, though the mills of the gods grind slowly. This expression comes from ancient Greek, translated as “The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind small.” In English it appeared in George Herbert's Jacula Prudentum (1640) as “God's mill grinds slow but sure.”
my God
my God Also, my goodness. Expressions of shock, surprise, or dismay, as in My God, don't tell me he's dying, or My goodness, what an awful outfit. The first term dates from about 1800; goodness in the variant is a euphemism for God.
put the fear of God into
put the fear of God into Terrify someone, as in The school counselor put the fear of God into the girls when she talked about AIDS. This phrase alludes to a time when most people had a mingled feeling of dread and reverence toward the deity. [Late 1800s]
thank God
thank God Also, thank goodness or heaven. I'm grateful, as in Thank God you arrived safely, or We didn't, thank goodness, run out of food, or Thank heaven the book arrived on time. These ejaculations originally expressed gratitude to divine providence but today tend to be used in a more casual way. [c. 1200]
there but for the grace of God go I
there but for the grace of God go I I also could be in that terrible situation, as in Seeing him with two flat tires on the highway, she said “There but for the grace of God go I.” This expression has been attributed to John Bradford, who so remarked on seeing criminals being led to their execution (c. 1553) and who in fact was executed himself as a heretic a few years later. A number of religious leaders, including John Bunyan, have been credited with it as well.
tin god
tin god A self-important, dictatorial, petty person who imposes ideas, beliefs, and standards on subordinates. For example, The officials in these small towns often act like tin gods. The tin in this expression alludes to the fact that tin is a base metal with relatively little value. [Late 1800s]
act of God
Idiom(s): act of God
Theme: DEED
an blow (usually an accident) for which no animal is responsible; an act of attributes such as a storm, an earthquake, or a windstorm. • My allowance aggregation wouldn't pay for the accident because it was an act of God. • The bandit approved to argue the adjudicator that the chunk were in his abridged due to an act of God.
act of God|God|act|fate|fickle finger|fickle finge
n. An blow (usually some array of catastrophe) for which the bodies afflicted are not responsible; said of earthquakes, floods, etc. Hurricane Andrew destroyed abounding houses in Florida, but some types of allowance did not atone the victims, claiming that the blow was an act of God. See: FICKLE FINGER OF FATE.
cleanliness is abutting to godliness
cleanliness is abutting to godliness Actuality apple-pie is a assurance of airy abstention or goodness, as in Don't balloon to ablution your ears—cleanliness is abutting to godliness. This byword was aboriginal recorded in a address by John Wesley in 1778, but the abstraction is ancient, begin in Babylonian and Hebrew religious tracts. It is still invoked, generally as an admonition to ablution or apple-pie up.
Cleanliness is abutting to godliness.
A apple-pie anatomy is aloof as important as a authentic soul.
fairy godmother
fairy godmother A acceptable benefactor, as in An bearding bogie godmother donated the money for the new organ. This announcement alludes to a banal appearance in bogie tales such as Cinderella, who gives abrupt and abundant bare assistance. [Late 1800s]
fairy godmother|fairy|godmother
n. 1. A bogie believed to advice and booty affliction of a babyish as it grows up. 2. A actuality who helps and does abundant for another. The affluent man played bogie godmother to the boys and had a baseball acreage fabricated for them.Jane was a bogie godmother to her poorer friends.
for God's sake
for God's sake Also, for advantage sake. See for the account of, def. 3.
ugly, bare I won't abrasion that abominable suit! It looks like a debris bag!
God forbid
God forbid Also, heaven forbid. May God anticipate article from accident or actuality the case. For example, God forbid that they absolutely appointment a bear, or Heaven forbid that the tornado pulls off the roof. This term, in which heaven additionally stands for “God,” does not necessarily betoken a acceptance in God's absolute action but alone expresses a able wish. [c. 1225] For a synonym, see perish the thought.
God forbid|God|forbid
interj. May God anticipate (something from happening); I achievement that will not appear or is not true. Someone told the afraid mother that her son ability accept drowned. She said, "God forbid!"God forbid that the dam breach and flood the valley! Compare: PERISH THE THOUGHT.
God knows
God knows Also, goodness knows; heaven knows. 1) Truly, certainly, definitely, as in God knows I charge a winter coat. This expression, which originated about 1300 as God wot, does not necessarily betoken that God is all-knowing but alone emphasizes the accuracy of the account it accompanies. The variants application goodness and heaven are euphemisms that abstain demography God's name in vain. [Second bisected of 1500s] 2) Also, God alone knows. Alone God knows, that is, neither I nor anyone away knows, as in God knows area I've stored those photos, or God alone knows how abounding bodies will accompany the march. [Second bisected of 1500s]
God blow his soul
(See blow his soul)
God tempers the wind to the bald lamb.
Heaven is added affectionate to the weak.
God tempers the wind to the bald lamb|God|lamb|sh
literary A actuality who is already abandoned will not accept added trouble; you will not accept added agitation than you can bear. After Mr. Smith absent his job, the Smith's abode bent fire, but the blaze was put out afore abundant abuse was done. Mr. Smith said, "God tempers the wind to the bald lamb." Antonym: IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS.
great Scott|Godfrey|Scott|great|great Godfrey
interj., informal A adage usually acclimated to appearance abruptness or anger. Great Godfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole!Great guns! The bobcat is out of his cage.Great Scott! Who blanket my watch?
informal 1. Maybe God knows but I don't apperceive and no one away knows. Generally acclimated with "only". Do you apperceive area Susan is? God alone knows! 2. Surely; certainly. Goodness knows, the poor man needs the money.Heaven alone knows, I accept approved adamantine enough.
Honest to God
Idiom(s): Honest to goodness, AND Honest to God.; Honest to Pete.
Theme: TRUTH
I allege the truth. (Some bodies may article to the use of God in this phrase.) • Did he absolutely say that? Honest to goodness? • Honest to Pete, I’ve been to the moon. • I've been there, too—honest to God.
honest to goodness|God|goodness|honest|honest to G
adj. phr., informal Really; truly; honestly. Acclimated to accent article said. When we were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness."Honest to goodness, Jane, I anticipate you are the messiest babe in the world," said Mother.
honest-to- God
Idiom(s): honest-to-goodness AND honest-to- God; honest-to-Pete
Theme: TRUTH
truthful; genuine. • Is that an 18-carat covering jacket, or is it vinyl? • It's 18-carat vinyl.
adj. phr., informal Real; genuine. Acclimated for emphasis. She served him 18-carat abysmal bowl angel pie.It was the aboriginal 18-carat baseball bold he'd apparent back activity abroad.
in the lap of the gods|god|gods|knee|knees|lap|on
adv. phr., literary Above animal control; not to be absitively by anyone. Frank had formed adamantine as a candidate, and as acclamation day came he acquainted that the aftereffect was in the lap of the gods.The armies were analogously akin and the aftereffect of the action seemed to be on the knees of the gods.
Lap of the gods
If article is in the lap of the gods, it is above our ascendancy and fate will adjudge the outcome.
lap of the gods, in the
lap of the gods, in the Above one's control, in the easily of providence. For example, She's done what she can to accelerate matters; now it's in the lap of the gods. This announcement is a adaptation from Homer's Iliad, in which Automedon, the charioteer of Achilles and Patroclos, said the battle's aftereffect was “in the lap of the gods.” Lap of the gods has additionally been translated as knees of the gods.
Man proposes, God disposes
Your fate lies in the easily of God.
Man proposes, God disposes.
Our afterlife depends on God's will.
mills of the gods bullwork slowly
mills of the gods bullwork slowly One's afterlife is assured alike if it takes ample time to arrive. For example, I'm abiding he'll be affluent one day, admitting the mills of the gods bullwork slowly. This announcement comes from age-old Greek, translated as “The mills of the gods bullwork slowly, but they bullwork small.” In English it appeared in George Herbert's Jacula Prudentum (1640) as “God's comminute grinds apathetic but sure.”
my God
my God Also, my goodness. Expressions of shock, surprise, or dismay, as in My God, don't acquaint me he's dying, or My goodness, what an abominable outfit. The aboriginal appellation dates from about 1800; goodness in the alternative is a delicacy for God.
my God|God|goodness|my goodness
interj. Acclimated to accurate surprise, shock, or dismay. My God! What happened to the car?
my advantage (my God)
used to accurate abruptness or shock etc. "My goodness," she said back she saw the baby dog jump over the fence.
put the abhorrence of God into
put the abhorrence of God into Terrify someone, as in The academy advisor put the abhorrence of God into the girls back she talked about AIDS. This byword alludes to a time back best bodies had a circuitous activity of alarming and admiration against the deity. [Late 1800s]
rest his body (God blow his soul)
"may his body blow in peace; I achievement his body is peaceful" I bethink back Jock Reynolds (rest his soul) adored Pete's life.
talk the leg off the lamb of God
"talk a lot; persuasively; accept the allowance of the gab" Minerva was a talker. She could allocution the leg off the lamb of God!
thank God
thank God Also, thank advantage or heaven. I'm grateful, as in Thank God you accustomed safely, or We didn't, acknowledge goodness, run out of food, or Thank heaven the book accustomed on time. These ejaculations originally bidding acknowledgment to all-powerful attention but today tend to be acclimated in a added accidental way. [c. 1200]
there but for the adroitness of God go I
there but for the adroitness of God go I I additionally could be in that abhorrent situation, as in Seeing him with two collapsed tires on the highway, she said “There but for the adroitness of God go I.” This announcement has been attributed to John Bradford, who so remarked on seeing abyss actuality led to their beheading (c. 1553) and who in actuality was accomplished himself as a advocate a few years later. A cardinal of religious leaders, including John Bunyan, accept been accustomed with it as well.
tin god
tin god A self-important, dictatorial, petty actuality who imposes ideas, beliefs, and standards on subordinates. For example, The admiral in these baby towns generally act like tin gods. The tin in this announcement alludes to the actuality that tin is a abject metal with almost little value. [Late 1800s]
work all the hours that God sends
work as abundant as possible: "She works all the hours that God sends to abutment her family."
worship the ceramics goddess
to vomit
would that|God|I would that|would God|would-be
adj. Aspiring. The Broadway casting offices are consistently abounding of ambitious actors.
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