A reflexive, boarderline meaningless, phrase used almost exclusively in the context of personal relief, windfall, satisfaction or overall unexpected, positive outcome--despite the existence of obvious, more likely and far less supernatural explanations.
>Oh, I just thank god that I survived my cancer...
<Ummm, didn't you have like--state-of-the-art medical treatment including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy? Aren't you thankful for THAT and the fuck-load of human support that came with it? Why don't you thank god for blessing you with cancer while you're at it?
<Ummm, didn't you have like--state-of-the-art medical treatment including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy? Aren't you thankful for THAT and the fuck-load of human support that came with it? Why don't you thank god for blessing you with cancer while you're at it?
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Get the Thank god mug.by Shuariofestapicept August 24, 2015
Get the Thank God mug.Typically used in 2 different mannerist styles which can consist of thankful, or a sarcastic style.
Thankful : this tends to be a more religious action which is typically used by those in the Catholic/Christian faith and is often spoken amongst members when you are thankful that something happened; all is going well. This phrase is most typically used by Caucasian and Hispanic members
Sarcastic : this phrase when used in a sarcastic tone can be referred to as “thank god” which is a common analogy for the phrase “you need Jesus” and “find god” used by many Catholic community members. This word is predominantly found in African American/Hispanic households.
Thankful : this tends to be a more religious action which is typically used by those in the Catholic/Christian faith and is often spoken amongst members when you are thankful that something happened; all is going well. This phrase is most typically used by Caucasian and Hispanic members
Sarcastic : this phrase when used in a sarcastic tone can be referred to as “thank god” which is a common analogy for the phrase “you need Jesus” and “find god” used by many Catholic community members. This word is predominantly found in African American/Hispanic households.
Ex.1 thank god that jimmy decided to let us host a party at his house
Ex.2 Jose : I think we should go get wasted
Abby : I don’t think so
Jose : I’ll do it with or without you
Abby : Thank God *cringes*
Ex.2 Jose : I think we should go get wasted
Abby : I don’t think so
Jose : I’ll do it with or without you
Abby : Thank God *cringes*
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Get the Thank God mug.Mississippi is stereotyped as being at the top of bad categories (crime), and at the bottom of good categories (education). "Thank God for Mississippi" is often used in relief, because statistically speaking, Mississippi will be worse off than your state.
When he got the new rankings of primary education by state, the state superintendent of education exclaimed "Thank God for Mississippi" in relief.
by koalaroo May 26, 2008
Get the Thank God for Mississippi mug.The long awaited joyful exclamation, the parallel sentiment to “Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead!” from The Wizard of Oz,” that most sane folk will be feeling, as the Extortionist in Chief is led out of the White House in shiny handcuffs and a handsome straightjacket.
We can all begin the recovery now and breathe a mass sigh of relief as we say in unison, “thank God it’s all over!”
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Get the Thank God it’s all over! mug.An ancestor of this phrase is "Thank heaven for small mercies". It's often used sarcastically to express relief that an unpleasant person or situation is avoided or gone.
"That annoying student finally moved to another state," the secretary told the principal.
"Thank God for small favors," replied the Principal.
"Thank God for small favors," replied the Principal.
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Get the Thank God for small favors mug."Hey Bob, what's the burger of the day?" "It's the Thank God It's Fried Egg Burger, it comes with a fried egg!"
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