Meaning of the word "for crying out loud" in English

What does "for crying out loud" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

for crying out loud

US /fɔː ˌkraɪ.ɪŋ aʊt ˈlaʊd/

UK /fɔː ˌkraɪ.ɪŋ aʊt ˈlaʊd/

used to express exasperation or to emphasize a request or command

Example:

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Oh, for crying out loud, just tell me what you want!

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Can you please turn that music down, for crying out loud?

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