God forbid
What does "God forbid" mean?
may it not happen
"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
This word appears in 15 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.
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