for Pete's sake
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Euphemistic variant of for Christ's sake, for God's sake; "Pete" either invoking Saint Peter or influenced by for pity's sake.
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
- (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:for the love of God
- For Pete's sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!
See also[edit]
- Douglas Harper (2001–2023), “Peter”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
- Michael Quinion (1996–2023), “For Pete's sake”, in World Wide Words.