in God's name

in God's name
used in questions to emphasize anger or surprise

what in God's name are you doing up there?

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in ˈGod's/ˈHeaven's name | in the name of ˈGod/ˈHeaven idiom
used especially in questions to show that you are angry, surprised or shocked

What in God's name was that noise?

Where in the name of Heaven have you been?

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