# God forbid

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/god-forbid
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

indicating that the occurrence of something is very undesirable

## Examples

- God forbid you lose your keys again.
- We have enough food for everyone, but God forbid we run out before the guests arrive.
- He checked the safety equipment three times, for God forbid the engine should fail while they were crossing the open ocean.

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