for the sake of
for one's sake
On behalf of; for the benefit of.
For the sake of truth and freedom, Dr. Sakharov, the Soviet dissident, was willing to be banished from Moscow.
"Do it for my sake, please!" Tom begged.
for the time being
for the nonce
for now
For now; for a while; temporarily.
I haven't any note paper, but this envelope will do for the time being.
She hasn't found an apartment yet; she's staying with her aunt for the time being.
For the time being, Janet is working as a waitress, but she really hopes to become an actress soon.
We're living in an apartment for now, but soon we'll be looking for a house to buy.
for the worse
turn for the worse
take a turn for the worse
For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result.
He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse.
The sick man's condition changed for the worse.
for to
So that you can; to.
Simple Simon went a-fishing for to catch a whale.
force one's hand
To make you do something or tell what you will do sooner than planned.
Ben did not want to tell where he was going, but his friend forced his hand.
Mr. Smith planned to keep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor bills that it forced his hand.
force play
force-out
A play in baseball in which a runner is out because he does not run to the next base before the fielder with the ball touches the base.
Bob was out at second base when Joe hit into a force play.
forever and a day
For a seemingly endless time; forever; always. Used for emphasis.
We waited forever and a day to find out who won the contest.
They promised to remain friends forever and a day.
forever and ever
Forever; always. Used for emphasis, usually about spiritual things.
God will live forever and ever.