For Pete's Sake Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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For Pete's sake What does For Pete's sake mean?	This is used as an exclamation to show exasperation or irritation.
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let (something) loose What does "let (something) loose" mean?	set something free, release something being held	They decided to let the injured bird loose in the park.

invasion of privacy What does "invasion of privacy" mean?	the act of doing something so that someone loses his or her privacy	Some people think that it is an invasion of privacy when there are video cameras in public places.
get dressed up What does "get dressed up" mean?	to put on one's best clothes	I usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant.
beat one's brains out What does "beat one's brains out" mean?	to work very hard (to do something)	We beat our brains out in order to think of a name for the new magazine.
fast-track What does "fast-track" mean?	move something or somebody quicky through an organization or situation
gee whiz What does "gee whiz" mean?	used as an exclamation to show surprise or other strong feelings	"Gee whiz! Are we really going to go to France for our holiday?"

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For Pete's Sake Idiom