For Peats Sake...

From the sounds of it we won't be able to stop their big huge freshman running back. Sheesh I don't know why the Hawks even flew out their. After all everybody knows the B1G doesn't have any good big running backs.
 
According to the webz, Pete is a euphemistic replacement for God. So, yeah I guess he is important. o_O
I always figured it was Pete as in Saint Pete. But what do I know. One of those sayings I've heard forever but never looked up the of origin myself.
 
Interjection[edit]. for Pete's sake. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Used to expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance. For Pete's sake, get off the computer! You've been on there for ages! Synonyms[edit]. for Christ's sake · for crying out loud · for F's sake · for God's sake · for goodness' sake · for heaven'ssake · for mercy's ...
English · ‎Interjection
 
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