in heaven's name
in heaven's name
A phrase of exasperation used to emphasize a question. What in heaven's name are you doing in here? The car needs a new engine, but where in heaven's name are we going to get the money for it?
See also: name
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in ˈGod’s/ˈHeaven’s name
,in the name of ˈGod/ˈHeaven
used especially in questions to show that you are angry, surprised or shocked: What in God’s name was that noise? Where in the name of Heaven have you been?See also: name
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in the name of heaven
- what’s his name
- what's his/her/their name
- whatshername
- whatshisname
- put a name to
- put a name to (someone or something)
- put a name to somebody/something
- in the name of sb/sth
- in the name of