An ancestor of this phrase is "Thank heaven for small mercies". It's often used sarcastically to express relief that an unpleasant person or situation is avoided or gone.
Synonyms for Thank God for small favors
On this page, you will find 30 slang terms related to Thank God for Small Favors. Some of the top words include: hoorj~, tanks, lata wig, tnx, crossroads, and 25 more.