idiom

for crying out loud

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Used to express annoyance or frustration

Definition

Used to express annoyance or frustration

Examples

  • Oh, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
  • FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, let me finish!
  • Will you stop that, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD?
  • Oh, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.
  • FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, let me finish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • for goodness sake
  • for heaven's sake

Antonyms:

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