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Definition of for heaven's sake

for heaven's sake

interjection

  • exclamation of exasperation.
    Oh, for heaven's sake! Could you please hurry up?

    Last edited on Aug 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2011.

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