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For the sake of somebody or something
/fəðə sˈeɪk ɒv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
/fɚðə sˈeɪk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
for {one's} sakefor the sake of somebody or something
01
为了某人或某事, 出于对某人或某事的关心
because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them
Collocation
Example
He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.
为了他的健康，他搬到了海边。
I only went for Kay ’s sake.
我只是为了凯，出于对凯的关心而去。
for the sake of it
01
with no particular or apparent reason
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
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.
