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Definition 1:
The benefit of someone or something used in phrases with for to say that something is done to help a particular person or thing used in phrases with for to say that something is done for a particular purpose or to achieve a particular goal or result .
Examples:
Please do it for her sake. [=do it for her; do it to help her]
They sacrificed their lives for all our sakes. [=to help all of us]
We must do it for the sake of our country.
For simplicity’s sake [=to make this discussion simpler], we’ll consider these two options as basically the same.
Let’s assume, for argument’s sake, that it was a mistake. = Let’s assume, for the sake of argument, that it was a mistake. [=let’s say for now that it was a mistake so that we can see how that will affect our discussion]
For the sake of clarity [=in order to be clear], I’ve listed each item separately.
They’ll do anything for the sake of (making a) profit.
Scholars who pursue knowledge for its own sake [=because they want to learn]
I don’t paint for money. My motto is “Art for art’s sake.” [=I believe in making art for no other reason than that art is important]
Definition 2:
used in phrases with for to express anger, annoyance, surprise, etc. The use of God and Christ in these phrases is offensive to some people..
Examples:
For heaven’s/Pete’s sake, could you hurry up?
Stop asking me questions, for God’s sake!
For pity’s/God’s/Christ’s sake, what’s taking so long?
“You won!” “Oh, for goodness’/heaven’s/Pete’s sake. I can’t believe it!”
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