for cryin' out loud

Definition

A perfectly innocent exclamation used to dramatically emphasize your exasperation or the sheer ridiculousness of a situation. Peak theatrical frustration without any actual vulgarity.

Example Usage

For cryin' out loud, they were late again—for the third time this week!

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