God forbid

B1

What does "God forbid" mean?

may it not happen

Synonym: heaven forbid Opposite: -

"God forbid" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

So if, you know, God forbid, you do get sent to the chair

Black Mirror S4E6

What if, God forbid, you have to deliver this baby?

Grey's Anatomy S7E18

if, God forbid, something happened to us.

Modern Family S2E20

God forbid.

The Sopranos S1E11

...or, God forbid, falling body parts?

Breaking Bad S4E2

God forbid you should give them time and a pen.

Desperate Housewives S1E17

MONICA: Oh, God forbid.

Friends S2E14

I JUST THOUGHT, YOU KNOW, GOD FORBID, SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THAT ONE, YOU MIGHT NEED A SPARE.

Gilmore Girls S1E10

"God forbid" in TV shows & movies

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