For-pete-s-sake Definition

adverb

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

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

  • 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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EKEAKE

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Words Starting With F and Ending With E

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