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God forbid

idiom

indicating that the occurrence of something is very undesirable


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  1. 01

    bow down before the porcelain god

    Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).

  2. 02

    call someone everything but a child of God

    To call someone many abusive names.

  3. 03

    God forfend

    Don't let it be.

  4. 04

    God is in the detail

    Expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.

  5. 05

    god that failed

    A notable let-down or flop; a concept, product, or person that has failed to live up to very high expectations.

  6. 06

    good God

    Expression of surprise, outrage, or horror.

  7. 07

    hand to God

    Used when admitting something which might not be believed.

  8. 08

    have more money than God

    To be extremely or excessively rich

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