1. used to express surprise or annoyance

1. This traffic is making me crazy! For goodness’ sake, can’t we go any faster?

2. For goodness’ sake, why didn’t we order movie tickets ahead of time? The line is so long that we’ll probably miss the beginning!

3. For goodness’ sake, don’t tell anyone else about this!

4. Will you hurry up, for goodness' sake?

5. For God's sake, put it on the coaster.