"for pity's sake" meaning in English

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Adverb

Audio: en-au-for pity's sake.ogg [Australia]
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  1. (idiomatic, colloquial, euphemistic) for Pete's sake; An especially mild oath Tags: colloquial, euphemistic, idiomatic Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: for goodness' sake, for mercy's sake, for heaven's sake, for the love of God

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