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For crying out loud!

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For crying out loud!

 and For crying in a bucket!

Inf. an exclamation of shock, anger, or surprise. Fred: For crying out loud! Answer the telephone! Bob: But it's always for you! John: Good grief! What am I going to do? This is the end! Sue: For crying in a bucket! What's wrong?

See also: crying, out

For crying out loud!

  (informal)

something that you say when you are annoyed For crying out loud! Can't you leave me alone even for a minute!

See also: crying, out