意味
Used to express annoyance, impatience, or desperation.
文化的背景
Used frequently in daily life to express mild annoyance without being overly aggressive. Often used by parents to children to express frustration with behavior. Similar usage to the US, often used in casual, polite conversation. Used in the same way, often with a slightly more relaxed tone.
Keep it light
Use this phrase for minor annoyances, not for big problems.
Avoid in formal settings
It can sound unprofessional in a business meeting.
意味
Used to express annoyance, impatience, or desperation.
Keep it light
Use this phrase for minor annoyances, not for big problems.
Avoid in formal settings
It can sound unprofessional in a business meeting.
Minced oaths
This is a great example of how English speakers avoid swearing.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
_____, stop making that noise!
The phrase is a fixed expression: 'for goodness sake'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The phrase is used to express annoyance, not happiness or excitement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I can't find my keys again! B: _____!
The speaker is expressing frustration about losing keys.
Match the situation to the correct reaction.
Someone is blocking the road.
This expresses the frustration of being blocked.
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4 問題_____, stop making that noise!
The phrase is a fixed expression: 'for goodness sake'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The phrase is used to express annoyance, not happiness or excitement.
A: I can't find my keys again! B: _____!
The speaker is expressing frustration about losing keys.
Someone is blocking the road.
This expresses the frustration of being blocked.
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よくある質問
10 問Only if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, avoid it.
It's not polite, but it's not offensive. It's a way to vent.
No, that is grammatically incorrect.
It's a substitute for 'God' to keep the language clean.
Yes, they are interchangeable.
Only in very casual emails to friends.
You might need a stronger phrase, but be careful with those.
Yes, it's a very common trope for frustrated characters.
No, it is a fixed phrase.
No, it is strictly for negative emotions.
関連フレーズ
For heaven's sake
similarSame as for goodness sake.
For crying out loud
similarExpresses annoyance.
For Pete's sake
similarExpresses annoyance.
For the love of God
similarStronger frustration.
