Idiom idiom
for the sake of sb/sth
Meaning
to do something because it helps or benefits a person or a situation.
Examples
“I did it for the sake of our friendship.”
“She stayed in the marriage for the sake of her children, even though she was unhappy.”
“He made the difficult decision to resign for the sake of the company's future stability and long-term success.”
Last updated April 22, 2026