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For Pete's sake originated because the original, "for God's sake" was considered blasphemy. So the name Peter was substituted because Peter was one of the original disciples of Jesus.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause they dont want to say 'christ' sake.. their 'lords' name...so out of respect they say 'petes' instead...as in St. Peter's
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∙ 11y agoAs it was not acceptable to quote 'for God's sake' Pete or Peter, one of the Disciples, was substituted
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