1. an expletive that means “This is ridiculous!” or “I’ve had enough!” It carries no literal meaning of its own, but expresses a strong degree of exasperation; used to show anger, annoyance, etc

1. All you do is complain. For crying out loud, can’t you give us some peace and quiet for a while?

2. The children were jumping around, chasing after each other and running around their mother until she couldn’t stand it anymore. She said to them, “Stop playing around, for crying out loud.”

3. Why won't they let me in? It's my house, for crying out loud!

4. Fred: For crying out loud! Answer the telephone! Bob: But it’s always for you!

5. John: Good grief! What am I going to do? This is the end! Sue: For crying in a bucket! What’s wrong?