for crying out loud »
Expresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.
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for goodness' sake »
This interjection expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.
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for heaven's sake »
Expresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.
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for Pete's sake »
Expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.
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get a rise out of »
To obtain a reaction from someone, especially one of annoyance.
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kick up a fuss »
To show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.
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one in the eye for »
An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
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pain in the butt »
A nuisance; a source of trouble or annoyance.
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problem child »
Someone or something persistently difficult or vexing; a frequent source of trouble or annoyance.
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stick in someone's craw »
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.
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that does it »
Expression of annoyance or frustration; indicates that one has reached the limit of one's patience or temper.
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thorn in someone's side »
A persistent annoyance.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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wouldn't you know it »
Expresses dismay or annoyance, especially at bad luck or misfortune.
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