For the sake of somebody or something
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British pronunciation/fəðə sˈeɪk ɒv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
American pronunciation/fɚðə sˈeɪk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
for {one's} sake

Definice a Význam "for the sake of somebody or something "

for the sake of somebody or something
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kvůli někomu/něčemu, pro někoho/něco

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them
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He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.
I only went for Kay ’s sake.
They stayed together for the sake of the children.
For the sake of it
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for the sake of it
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with no particular or apparent reason

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What is the origin of the idiom "for the sake of it" and when to use it?

The idiom "for the sake of it" is believed to have originated from the idea of doing something simply for the purpose of doing it, without any underlying reason or purpose. It is used to imply that an action is carried out without a specific goal or motivation, just for the sake of the activity itself.

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He enjoys playing the piano for the sake of it, finding relaxation in the music.
We decided to go for a walk in the park for the sake of it, enjoying the pleasant weather.
She often bakes cookies for the sake of it, not necessarily for a special occasion.
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