for crying out loud
used when you feel annoyed or impatient with someone

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for crying out loud
I am annoyed or surprised by this.
No, I haven't bought her a present yet. Her birthday is a month away, for crying out loud.

Usage notes: used for emphasis
Related vocabulary: for Christ's sake, for goodness' sake, for God's sake, for Pete's sake

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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!

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for crying out loud
used to show that you are surprised or angry
"For crying out loud please turn your radio down a little."

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for crying out loud
informal Used as an exclamation to show that you feel surprised or cross.
For crying out loud, look who's here!
For crying out loud, that's the third time you've done it wrong.
Compare: FOR ONE'S SAKE.

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