for the sake of

Meaning

1. 1

   for the sake of sb / sth

   in order to help sb / sth or because you like sb / sth

   They stayed together for the sake of the children.

2. 2

   for the sake of sth / of doing sth

   in order to get or keep sth

   The translation sacrifices naturalness for the sake of accuracy.

In the movies · 419

• For the sake of appearances.The Matrix Reloaded2003
• For the sake of your loved ones.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire2013
• Let's just say for the sake of...X-Men: Days of Future Past2014
• but for the sake of human survival.Hidden Figures2016
• For the sake of family harmony...Bicentennial Man1999
• For the sake of argument, that's your thing, okay?Ex Machina2014
• Not even for the sake of your kids.In America2003
• For the sake of the future of our country.Long Shot2019

From the same entry

• for Christ's, God's, goodness', heaven's, pity's, sake
• for sake
• for old times' sake