for the sake of (someone or something)
for the sake of (someone or something)
Out of regard or respect for someone or something; for the benefit, advantage, or purpose of something or somebody. For the sake of those who have already read the chapter, I won't go into it in too much detail here today. For the sake of decency, please stop using such profane language in church!
See also: of, sake
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
for the sake of
1. Also for one's sake. Out of consideration or regard for a person or thing; for someone's or something's advantage or good. For example, For Jill's sake we did not serve meat, or We have to stop fighting for the sake of family unity. [Early 1200s]
2. For the purpose or motive of, as in You like to quarrel only for the sake of an argument. [Early 1200s]
3. for God's sake. Also for goodness or heaven's or Pete's or pity's sake . An exclamation showing surprise, impatience, anger, or some other emotion, depending on the context. For example, For God's sake, I didn't expect to see you here, or Hurry up, for goodness sake, or For heaven's sake, how can you say such a mean thing? or For pity's sake, finish your dinner. The variants are euphemisms for God. [c. 1300] For a synonym, see for the love of, def. 2.
See also: of, sake
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
for the sake of somebody/something
,for somebody’s/something’s sake
in order to help somebody/something or because you like somebody/something: They stayed together for the sake of the children. You can do it. Please, for my sake. I hope you’re right, for all our sakes (= because this is important for all of us).See also: of, sake, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (someone or something) promises well
- a bird in hand
- a bird in the hand
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- accompanied by
- accompanied by (someone or something)
- accompany