For-crying-out-loud Definition

adverb

(idiomatic, colloquial, euphemistic) Used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

Oh! For crying out loud, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!
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Origin of For-crying-out-loud

  • Euphemistic alteration of for Christ's sake.

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For-crying-out-loud Sentence Examples

  • She's a representative of California for crying out loud!

  • Or parents who feed their children a diet of junk food - 2 year olds drinking coca cola for crying out loud!

  • You'd catch a cold for crying out loud.

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