heaven forfend
idiomPart ofheaven
heaven forfend — idiom
1. An old-fashioned expression used to say that you are frightened by the idea of s
1.idiom
Definition
An old-fashioned expression used to say that you are frightened by the idea of something happening.
Example
If, heaven forfend, the bridge should collapse, there is a backup route.
Heaven forfend that we ever have to endure another winter like that one.