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for Pete's sake
/fɔːɹ pˈiːts sˈeɪk/
/fɔː pˈiːts sˈeɪk/
for pete's sake
01
used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something
Humorous
Informal
Examples
For Pete's sake, can you just listen to me for once?
For Pete's sake, stop making so much noise!
