absit omen

interjection

ab·​sit omen

ˌabsə̇tˈōmən

—used as a mild invocation

if he should fail, absit omen, all will be lost

compare God forbid at god entry 2

Word History

Etymology

Latin, may (evil) omen be absent, i.e., may what is said not come true

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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