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for crying out loud

/fɚ ˈkɹaɪ.ɪŋ aʊt ˌlaʊd/
adverb

  1. Used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

    "Oh for crying out loud, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages!"

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