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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Example Sentences

But this is a viable media enterprise that I’m really interested in for the sake of comedy and the opportunity for outsider or fringe comedy.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2026

But the show went on for the sake of the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

Brown is keen to draw a distinction between caring about detail and picking a film apart for the sake of it.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

In the film’s staggering final moments, Spielberg sheds every remaining pretense for the sake of one last plea.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

“But you will, for the sake of others, if not for your own. Come, Laurie, promise, and give me one more reason to call this the happiest day of my life.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott