for pity's sake

idiomPart ofpity

for pity's sake — idiom

1. an emotional way of begging someone to do or stop doing something, when you are

1.idiom
Definition

an emotional way of begging someone to do or stop doing something, when you are very frustrated or upset.

Example

For pity's sake, Marcus, turn that loud music down — the baby is trying to sleep!

Will somebody, for pity's sake, open a window before we all faint in this heat?