Everyday Idioms: For Goodness’ Sake

These everyday-life idioms can help foreign learners acquire spoken English skills so that they can engage in fluent communication. The key expressions will be explained, supported by example, sentences and where relevant, language help notes. Leave a comment by giving an example for each idiom.

for goodness’ sake [also for Pete’s/heaven’s/pity’s sake]: I am surprised or annoyed by this:

بۆ خاتری خوا، تخوا

For goodness’ sake, don’t tell anyone else about this!

بۆ خاتری خوا، سه‌باره‌ت به‌وه‌ به‌ كه‌سی تر مه‌ڵێ!