for Pete's sake
English
Etymology
Euphemistic variant of for Christ's sake, for God's sake; "Pete" perhaps invoking Saint Peter or perhaps influenced by for pity's sake
Pronunciation
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Interjection
- (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance
- For Pete's sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!
Synonyms
See also
- Peter Etymology Online
- For Pete's Sake World Wide Words
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