Meanings
Minced version of for Christ's sake.
How to pronounce "for crying out loud":
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Used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.
Example: "Oh, for crying out loud, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!"
Example Sentences
1
I've asked you to put your shoes away a hundred times, for crying out loud.
2
I've been waiting for you for over an hour, for crying out loud!
3
Why did you have to spill juice all over the floor, for crying out loud?
4
We've been lost in this maze for hours, for crying out loud!
5
I can't believe you forgot my birthday again, for crying out loud!