for Crying Out Loud

idiom used for emphasis

For crying out loud will you stop playing those drums!

by nova67f July 14, 2006

For all intensive purposes

Nonsense, it means nothing. Its what people say when they really mean to say "for all intents and purposes".

1. For all intents and purposes = Correct

2. To all intents and purposes = Correct

3. For all intensive purposes = WRONG! You should have paid attention in English class!

by Malicious Matt September 5, 2005

for what?

A term used as an interrogative sentence meaning "Why" or "How". This term is often used in informal situations when proper speech is not necessary.

1: That guy just got into an accident.

2: For what?

1: Well, he ran a red light and the other car crashed into him.

by pushitpushit May 4, 2009

For all I care

A phrase usually followed by an especially negative statement. It expresses that the speaker would have no sympathy if the said statement occurred.

Guy 1: Yeah, Oprah is the best daytime show on television
Guy 2: Oprah can burn in a ditch filled with hungry pumas for all I care

by Jaiikke August 27, 2008

for the love of mike

A general exclamation, meaning "Good Grief!" Similar to "For Pete's sake!" and "For pity's sake!"

For the love of Mike, that's some great corned beef and cabbage!

by hakon01 September 4, 2016

for tax purposes

A tactic where two straight men get married to reduce their tax bracket.

Bro 1: Why you guys getting married? Aren't y'all straight?

Spouse 1: Chill bruh, it's for tax purposes.

by alibabashek April 16, 2019

for reasons

Used as an explanation as to why you are requesting something when you don't want the people to know why. The more sinister your statement sounds in context, the better.

What is that cute girl's name on the left of the picture? I want to know for reasons...

by Mec August 8, 2015