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god forbid
alt. (context idiomatic English) (''subjunctive'') Don't let it be. interj. (context idiomatic English) (''subjunctive'') Don't let it be.
Wikipedia
God forbid
God forbid is an idiom meaning "I hope it does not happen". Other uses may include:
- God Forbid, American metal band
Usage examples of "god forbid".
So, Captain, suppose you were coming into a system at 7 percent of the speed of light, God forbid, and you wanted to stop.
Should a problem arise, should we sustain any sort of major equipment loss, damage to the ship, or, God forbid, lose someone, I think Corpo.
If the King is old and his will grows weak-and God forbid I should ever have to say so much- then perhaps your son may stand in his place, for all men know he is the King's adopted son and heir!