for Christ's sake (redirected from christ)

for Christ's sake

I am surprised or annoyed by this. For Christ's sake, Julie, what are you doing here? This dress makes me look like a little old lady, for Christ's sake. It's two in the morning, for Christ sakes! Why are you calling me now?

Usage notes: used for emphasis

for crying out loud

for goodness' sake

for Pete's sake

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of for Christ's sake (= in the name of or for Christ)

See also: sake