for the sake of

Idioms  

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 . 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.

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for the sake of

“They aren’t chasing vanity metrics or trying to get famous for the sake of it; they’re using content as a highly strategic tool.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

"I don't think it would age like a fine wine, but for the sake of mankind someone needs to drink it," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

It’s not a love expressed through expensive ingredients or elaborate techniques just for the sake of it.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

But let’s say your house will cost $500,000, for the sake of simplicity.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

“When Mr. Rivers retrieved you from your dormitory on January twenty-sixth, you had no idea you were getting into his car for the sake of ‘driving around,’ did you?”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone