for mercy's sake

A mild oath of surprise, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger. For mercy's sake! I haven't seen you in years! Would you let me finish my story, for mercy's sake? Oh for mercy's sake, I just had the car fixed and now you've put a dent in it!

See also: for, sake

See also:

(good) heavens
by heavens
almighty
(for) land('s) sake(s) (alive)
(my) goodness
Would it kill (someone) to (do something)?
Land o' Goshen!
(oh) (my) gosh!
bless me
oy vey

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