'For the love of Mike' - ?

Will__ | 16:32 Wed 07th Jul 2004 | Phrases & Sayings

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My question's pretty clear cut - anyone know where the above phrase came from?

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In 'for the love of Pete', the 'Pete' is usually taken to be a reference to St Peter, so 'for the love of Mike' is probably a reference to St Michael. Both names are euphemisms for the more irreligious 'Christ' or 'Jesus' at the end of the same phrase.

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cool. Thanks

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