ENGLISH
REFERENCE

for the sake of sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

to do something because it helps or benefits a person or a situation.


Examples
SIMPLE

I did it for the sake of our friendship.

CONTEXTUAL

She stayed in the marriage for the sake of her children, even though she was unhappy.

COMPLEX

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