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Definition

for Pete's sake; An especially mild oath

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In Context

  • "All this cry about "showing the male body" disgusts me, too. For pity's sake -- look at the ad -- there is nothing distinguishable below the chest."
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Related Idioms

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mercy sake's alive

A mild oath.

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for mercy's sake

An especially mild oath.

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for Pete's sake

Used to express frustration, exasperation, annoyance

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oh well

An expression of mild disappointment or resignation: too bad; it's a p…

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dog my cats

Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment
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