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USA slang
An exclamation of exasperation or frustration.
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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for crying out loud means An exclamation of exasperation or frustration. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"for crying out loud" means An exclamation of exasperation or frustration. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
An expression of surprise, disbelief, or exasperation.
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