What does for goodness' sakes mean?
Definitions for for goodness' sakes
for good·ness' sakes
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word for goodness' sakes.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of for goodness' sakes in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of for goodness' sakes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of for goodness' sakes in a Sentence
For goodness sakes : avoid crowds, wear masks. Those are the fundamentals that -- when you look at the television clips, when you see pictures in the newspapers -- people are not doing that. That's a recipe for disaster.
Donald Trump was a KGB agent for goodness sakes. Donald Trump knows how to use power. We should respect that.
For goodness sakes : avoid crowds, wear masks. Those are the fundamentals that -- when Peter Hotez look at the television clips, when Peter Hotez see pictures in the newspapers -- people are not doing that. That's a recipe for disaster.
We had respect for him and his power. He's a very talented statesman, he has lots of gifts. He was a KGB agent, for goodness' sakes. He knows how to use power, we should respect that.
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