for Pete's sake

English - Turkish

Definition of for Pete's sake in English Turkish dictionary

pete aşkına

English - English

Definition of for Pete's sake in English English dictionary

Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance

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

A mild exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc

Hyphenation

for pete's sake

Turkish pronunciation

fôr pits seyk

Synonyms

for god's sake, for christ's sake, for fuck's sake, for goodness' sake, for pity's sake, for crying out loud

Pronunciation

/ˈfôr ˈpēts ˈsāk/ /ˈfɔːr ˈpiːts ˈseɪk/

Etymology

() Euphemistic variant of for Christ's sake, for God's sake; "Pete" perhaps invoking St Peter or perhaps influenced by for pity's sake