thank gods

alternative thank the gods

1. Used to express gratitude or relief.

   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.

   1986, C. J. Cherryh, chapter 7, in Chanur’s Homecoming, New York: Daw Books, page 167

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   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.

   2010, Moira J. Moore, chapter 13, in Heroes Return, New York: Ace Books, page 145

   Synonyms: thank God, for more, see