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for pete's sake

Expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.

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

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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