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Which phrase is correct? "Oh, God forbid." or "Oh, God forbids." TV show context: Father: The men and women of this hospital live in separate wards for good reason. In the past there have been incidents of violence and indecent behavior. Daughter: Oh, God forbid! Why is the subject-verb agreement not followed? Thanks for your answer.
Jun 12, 2020 2:28 AM
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This is a shortened form of "May God forbid [this]." Here is a related discussion of the subjunctive in phrases such as "God bless you." https://www.italki.com/question/472405
June 12, 2020
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"Oh, God forbid!" Because it is in imperative form. Same for "God bless you".
June 12, 2020
God forbid https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/god-forbid >>subject-verb agreement not followed? It's an idiom aka tradition.
June 12, 2020
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