for pity's sake
US /fɚ ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
・UK /fə ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
B2
idm.An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
For pity's sake, stop making that loud noise right now!
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Part 1 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 01-10)
- Spencer what made them red and she said she didn't know and for pity's sake not to ask her any more questions.
Spencer what made them red and she said she didn't know and for pity's sake not to ask her any more questions.
- For pity's sake, hold your tongue," said Marilla.
For pity's sake, hold your tongue," said Marilla.
Part 2 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 11-18)
- For pity's sake, if the child isn't actually trembling..." Anne was trembling.
For pity's sake, if the child isn't actually trembling..." Anne was trembling.
- For pity's sake, if the child isn't actually trembling!"
For pity's sake, if the child isn't actually trembling!"
Book 07 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Audiobook by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-8)
- But release my arm, Master, for pity's sake!
But release my arm, Master, for pity's sake!
- Jean, for pity's sake, have we drunk up the whole of the curé's purse?
Jean, for pity's sake, have we drunk up the whole of the curé's purse?
Part 4 - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Adventures 07-08)
- "Perhaps I have." "Then, for pity's sake, tell me what was the cause of my sister's death?" "I should prefer to have clearer proofs before I speak." "You can at least tell me whether my own thought is correct,
"Perhaps I have." "Then, for pity's sake, tell me what was the cause of my sister's death?" "I should prefer to have clearer proofs before I speak." "You can at least tell me whether my own thought is correct,
- "Then, for pity's sake, tell me what was the cause of my sister's death."
"Then, for pity's sake, tell me what was the cause of my sister's death."
Book 08 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Audiobook by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-6)
- Oh, Messieurs, before you kill me, tell me, for pity's sake, whether he still lives." "Hold your tongue, woman," replied the President.
Oh, Messieurs, before you kill me, tell me, for pity's sake, whether he still lives." "Hold your tongue, woman," replied the President.