English / idiom
For Crying out Loud
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An exasperated exclamation used to express deep frustration, disbelief, or intense annoyance
In context
01
For crying out loud, please mute your microphone when you are not speaking during international conference calls!
02
We have revised this budget proposal four times today already, for crying out loud!
Synonyms
for Pete's sake,good grief,in heaven's name
Antonyms
patiently,calmly,placidly
Collocations
shout for crying out loud,mutter for crying out loud,say for crying out loud