for pity's sake



for pity's sake

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HenrikkiHEN-reek-keeFinnish
Maura (2)MAWR-əIrish, Scottish, English
Endre (2)-Norwegian
CallaKAL-əEnglish
ErdmannERD-mahnGerman
TanziTAN-zeeEnglish (Rare)