Meaning

1 senses
  1. An expression of relief or gratitude.

Examples

6 sentences
  1. Thank heavens you're back.

  2. Thank heavens you're still alive.

    deDem Himmel sei Dank, daß du noch am Leben bist! — Waldelfe

  3. Fadil stood up and raised his arms over his head as if to thank the heavens.

  4. Sami stood up and raised his arms over his head as if to thank the heavens.

  5. "How's Tom?" "He's all right, thank heavens! His operation went well."

    de„Wie geht es Tom?“ – „Gut. Gott sei Dank! Er hat die Operation gut überstanden.“ — Pfirsichbaeumchen

Synonyms

2 synonyms
thank Godsee others there, including thank goodness

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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