thank gods

English

Interjection

thank gods!

  1. Used to express gratitude or relief.
    • 1986, C. J. Cherryh, Chanur’s Homecoming, New York: Daw Books, Chapter Seven, p. 167,
      She rested her elbow on her knee, easy pose, though her heart was hammering away fit to take her breath: thank gods for the incense that masked the sweat.
    • 2010, Moira J. Moore, Heroes Return, New York: Ace Books, Chapter Thirteen, p. 145,
      There were no docked boats yet, but one was rowing up to the shore, and Taro was in it. Sitting up and unsupported, thank gods. I breathed a deep sigh of relief.

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