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for Pete's sake

Definitions

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  • adverb idiomatic, euphemistic Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance

Etymologies

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Euphemistic variant of for Christ's sake, for God's sake; "Pete" perhaps invoking Saint Peter or perhaps influenced by for pity's sake

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Words with the same meaning

  1. for Christ's sake
  2. for God's sake
  3. for crying out loud
  4. for fuck's sake
  5. for goodness' sake
  6. for pity's sake

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