for Pete's sake
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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[edit]
Interjection[edit]
- (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance
- For Pete's sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!
Synonyms[edit]
- for Christ's sake
- for crying out loud
- for fuck's sake
- for God's sake
- for goodness' sake
- for heaven's sake
- for mercy's sake
- for pity's sake
See also[edit]
- Peter Etymology Online
- For Pete's Sake World Wide Words
