- thank goodness (or God or heavens)
- thank goodness (or God or heavens)an expression of relief.→ thank
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
thank goodness (or God or heavens)
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thank goodness — thank God (or thank goodness, thank heavens, etc) An expression of relief • • • Main Entry: ↑thank * * * thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief thank goodness no one was badly injured … Useful english dictionary
thank goodness — ► thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. Main Entry: ↑thank … English terms dictionary
thank goodness (for something) — thank ˈGod/ˈgoodness/ˈheaven(s) (for sth) idiom used to say that you are pleased about sth • Thank God you re safe! • ‘Thank goodness for that!’ she said with a sigh of relief. • Thanks heavens I ve found my keys. … Useful english dictionary
thank — ► VERB 1) express gratitude to. 2) ironic blame or hold responsible: you have only yourself to thank. ● thank goodness (or God or heavens) Cf. ↑thank heavens ● thank one s lucky stars Cf. ↑thank one s lucky … English terms dictionary
thank God/heavens — ► thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. Main Entry: ↑thank … English terms dictionary
thank heavens — ► thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. Main Entry: ↑thank … English terms dictionary
thank God — ► thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. Main Entry: ↑thank … English terms dictionary
thank — v. & n. v.tr. 1 express gratitude to (thanked him for the present). 2 hold responsible (you can thank yourself for that). n. (in pl.) 1 gratitude (expressed his heartfelt thanks). 2 an expression of gratitude (give thanks to Heaven). 3 (as a… … Useful english dictionary
thank — verb 1》 express gratitude to. 2》 ironic blame: you have only yourself to thank. Phrases I will thank you to do something used to make a reproachful request. thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. thank one s lucky stars feel… … English new terms dictionary
thank God/goodness/heavens/the Lord — thank God/goodness/heaven(s)/the Lord used to express happiness or relief that something did or did not happen Thank God you got here when you did. Thank goodness it turned out to be a false alarm. • • • Main Entry: ↑thank … Useful english dictionary
