What Does "but thank goodness" Mean?
Learn what "but thank goodness" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
But thank goodness you both pulled off that stunt.
It means the speaker is acknowledging that something risky or sneaky was carried out successfully, with a sarcastic edge.
From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is reluctantly praising two people for successfully carrying out a risky act.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a risky action that actually worked, especially if you are annoyed or unimpressed. It can sound sarcastic rather than genuinely thankful.
Better ways to say it
Thank goodness you both pulled off that stunt.
You really pulled that stunt off.
So you actually pulled it off.
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