thank God (for something)

thank God (for something)
thank ˈGod/ˈgoodness/ˈheaven(s) (for sth) idiom
used to say that you are pleased about sth

Thank God you're safe!

‘Thank goodness for that!’ she said with a sigh of relief.

Thanks heavens I've found my keys.

 Some people find the phrase thank God offensive.
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