Godfrey Daniel British formal
This is a euphemistic phrase created by the English based on 'God Damn it', which is a swearing phrase.
Godfrey Daniel, I forgot my child at school.
Ahh crap, I mistook my girlfriend with my ex again, Godfrey Daniel, how can I explain to my wife now.
Godfrey Daniel ! Jason, don't put your nose in things that are none of your business.
God gives us good and valuable things, but the devil gives us bad and negative things to destroy what we already have.
Don't know anything about something
Offensive, or profane language
Used to express anger, irritation, amazement, or shock
The phrase 'Godfrey Daniel' is one of many euphemistic phrases that was coined by the English in an attempt to communicate formally without being explicit. This type of euphemistic phrase is called a 'Minced Oath'. Minced Oaths are the sub-group of euphemisms, those phrases work as a substitute to swearing words when expressing suprise or annoyance.