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Meaning of TGIF
- TGIF stands for "Thank God It's Friday," expressing relief and happiness at the end of the workweek.
- People may spell "God" with a capital or lowercase 'g' depending on their religious intent or casual expression.
Thank God or thank goodness?
- Some use "thank god" with a lowercase 'g' simply to express thankfulness, not religious belief.
- The phrase conveys gratitude for the week's end and upcoming relaxation time.
Weekend Differences by Culture
- In most non-Muslim countries, the workweek ends Friday, so weekends start Friday night.
- Muslims often have their weekend on Friday and Saturday, leading to different expressions like "thank god it's Thursday."