# for the sake of sb/sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/for-the-sake-of-sb-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## 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.

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