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In God’s/Heaven’s name

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Emphasizes ShockPlay
Heightens the expression of surprise or disbelief in a situation. SlideIn God's name, when did this happen?
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Rhetorical QuestionPlay
Often pairs with questions that don't expect literal answers, just to show astonishment. SlideWhat in God's name were they thinking?
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Not LiteralPlay
It's a figure of speech and does not involve religious context in regular conversations. SlideHow in God's name did this mistake occur?