Idiom
for Christ's sake
I am surprised or annoyed by this.For Christ's sake, Julie, what are you doing here?This dress makes me look like a little old lady, for Christ's sake.It's two in the morning, for Christ sakes! Why are you calling me now?
Usage notes: used for emphasis
Related vocabulary: for crying out loud, for goodness' sake, for Pete's sake
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of for Christ's sake (= in the name of or for Christ)