Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
god-forbid
phrase
/ɡɒd fəˈbɪd/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that one hopes something undesirable does not happen.
Examples
- If he loses his job, god-forbid, we might have to move.
- God-forbid I forget to send the invitation.
- She said, ‘God-forbid we have another pandemic.’
Meaning
It is often used when discussing a scenario that you wish to avoid or that you think would be very unfortunate.
Synonyms
- Heaven forbid
- It is to be hoped
- Let it not be
