for Pete's sake

English

Etymology

Euphemistic variant of for Christ's sake, for God's sake; "Pete" either invoking Saint Peter or influenced by for pity's sake.

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Interjection

for Pete's sake

  1. (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!

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