I bought these expensive shoes just for the plot.
for the plot
idiomEverything happens for a reason.
Origin
first recorded 21st c.All senses originate from the phrase sense. Coined as an inspirational phrase by actress and media personality Serena Kerrigan in a video posted to the social media video-sharing service TikTok on 23 July 2021, in which she alluded to every person being the main character of their own storyline: “If something works out, great, and if it doesn't, it's for the plot”. By this, she meant that negative events and obstacles are inevitable in one's life in order to advance “the plot” onto the next plot point (presumably a more positive one) in their life.
She decided to take the long, difficult road trip just for the plot.
He accepted the chaotic job offer, viewing the inevitable professional struggle as necessary for the plot of his life story.