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for the sake of somebody or something
for {one's} sake
for the sake of somebody or something
01
because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them
Collocation
Grammatical Information
Examples
He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.
for the sake of it
01
with no particular or apparent reason
Idiom
Informal
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.
Examples
He enjoys playing the piano for the sake of it, finding relaxation in the music.
