IdiomDaily Life
English
EnglishGod forbid
Meaning: Used to say that one hopes something bad will not happen.
Example: “If, God forbid, the flight is canceled, we'll take the train.”
Origin: A short prayer asking God to prevent something. It is found in English from the Middle Ages.
Equivalents in other languages
French: À Dieu ne plaise Literally: May it not please God
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