For the sake of
Example: She stayed calm for the sake of the children.
Definition
"For the sake of" is a phrase used to indicate doing something out of consideration, purpose, or benefit for someone or something else. It expresses motivation or reason behind an action, often implying sacrifice or effort to support or protect that person or thing.
Translations
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por el bien de -
ter wille van -
pel bé de -
pour le bien de -
um ... willen
Etymology
The phrase "for the sake of" originates from Middle English, where "sake" meant cause, purpose, or benefit. It combines "for" indicating purpose and "sake" meaning reason. Did you know? The word "sake" comes from Old English "sacu," meaning dispute or cause, showing how the phrase evolved to express acting with intention or reason.
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"For the sake of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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