for Pete's sake
Mild frustration outburst
For Pete's sake is a mild oath expressing frustration, impatience, or exasperation: For Pete's sake, just tell me what happened.
Pete serves as a euphemistic substitute for God or Christ, making the expression suitable for polite company.
It can also add emphasis to a request or complaint: Would you close the door, for Pete's sake?
- oh my goodnessWholesome astonishment phrase
- bless my soulMild surprised exclamation
- good heavensQuaint surprise utterance
- jeepers creepersDated exclamation of surprise
- what in tarnationRustic expression of surprise
mercy me · dear me · well I never · by Jove · holy moly · holy smokes · shucks · come on · good grief · darn it · crikey · heavens above · fiddlesticks · hurry up · oh my stars · heck · blimey · get moving
for Pete's sakegoddammit
Profane expression of frustration
fucking hell · for God's sake · holy shit · son of a bitch · what the fuck
for Pete's sakethank goodness
Relief exclamation
hallelujah · wonderful · oh joy · praise be · praise the Lord