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for Christ's sake

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for Christ's sake

(rude) also for Christ sakes

I am surprised or annoyed by this for God's sake For Christ's sake, Julie, what are you doing here? This dress makes me look like a little old lady, for Christ's sake. It's two in the morning, for Christ sakes! Why are you calling me now?

Usage notes: used for emphasis

Related vocabulary: for crying out loud

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of for Christ's sake ( in the name of or for Christ)

See also: sake