for crying out loud

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /fɚ ˈkɹaɪ.ɪŋ aʊt ˌlaʊd/

Adverb

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

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

   • 1997, J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, iv:

     ‘I knew yeh weren’t gettin’ yer letters but I never thought yeh wouldn’t even know abou’ Hogwarts, fer cryin’ out loud!’

Synonyms

• for crying in the beer
• for God's sake
• for heaven's sake
• for Christ's sake
• Jesus Christ
• Christ almighty
• for fuck's sake
• FFS (abbreviation)
• for goodness' sake
• for Pete's sake
• oh no

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