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goodness knows

goodness knows is the alternative form of God knows.

Meaning of God knows

Phrase

God knows

  1. It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.
    • Don't touch that! God knows who else put their hands on that thing!
  2. (often) It is known unto God; it is certainly true.
    • God knows many kids don't like going to school!

Questions about goodness knows

What is goodness knows the alternative form of?
Goodness knows is the alternative form of God knows.

Words near goodness knows in the dictionary

  1. Goodner
  2. Goodners
  3. goodness
  4. goodness gracious
  5. goodness gracious me
  6. goodness knows
  7. goodness me
  8. goodnesse
  9. goodnesses
  10. Goodnestone
  11. goodnight

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