FOR THE SAKE OF Definition & Meaning

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for the sake of

For the purpose or motive of, as in You like to quarrel only for the sake of an argument. [Early 1200s]
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]
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.

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Across the full spectrum of federal programs targeted by Trump, we are not witnessing precision strikes for the sake of improved services and the common good.

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Fox News’s Jeanine Pirro urged viewers to ignore the economic pain they were feeling on Thursday for the sake of patriotic dedication to the president.

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"We remain hopeful this will allow for the charity to be put in the right hands immediately, for the sake of the communities we serve," said the prince.

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Had Kilmer come up in the industry today, he would’ve been eaten alive before he even had the chance to prove himself “difficult,” tossed out on his haunches for moving against the status quo for the sake of his craft.

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Kilmer’s take on Morrison is wrapped in the singer’s own myth, and it’s a searing look at how destroying yourself for the sake of your work is not an inherently noble artistic cause.

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