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God/Heaven help somebody

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Conveying UrgencyPlay
Highlights immediate concern for someone's challenging situation; suggests urgency. SlideShe's about to confront the manager, God help her.
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Expression of WorryPlay
Signifies that the speaker is genuinely worried about the outcome for someone else. SlideHe's trying the advanced level without practice, God help him.
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Implicit SolidarityPlay
Implies a sense of shared concern or fate with the person in question. SlideWe're all getting those results today—God help us all.