in the name of God

in the name of God
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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