for mercy's sake



for mercy's sake

A mild oath of surprise, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger. For mercy's sake! I haven't seen you in years! Would you let me finish my story, for mercy's sake? Oh for mercy's sake, I just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!
See also: sake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bains[beinz]
GeorgesZHORZHFrench
Vaughn[van]
Carmelokahr-ME-loSpanish, Italian
Amarachi-Western African, Igbo
Franziskafrahn-TSIS-kahGerman