be for a good cause

Meaning

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   worth doing, because it is helping other people

   It's one performance for a good cause.

In the movies · 4

• It's one performance for a good cause.Bohemian Rhapsody2018
• This time it's in a good cause.Trading Places1983
• You know a man never ought to cheat - unless'n it's for a good cause.The Last Picture Show1971
• It's a good cause.The Hate U Give2018
• Don’t worry, it’s going to a good cause.Wonka2023
• Good, 'cause we're gonna need their help.Sicario2015
• Good, 'cause we are not getting any bread.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse2018
• Good Cause I made you a mix of itThe Perks of Being a Wallflower2012

From the same entry

• make common cause with

More idioms

• bring to life
• carry too far
• get off the ground
• have a thing about
• no thanks to
• work like a charm
• have a fit
• a can of worms
• the big picture
• there you go again
• as a whole
• get your own way