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

for Pete's sake

1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance

   For Pete's sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!

Synonyms

• 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

• Peter Etymology Online
• For Pete's Sake World Wide Words