English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "for the sake" in English
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For the sake of the friendship we once shared.
This means the speaker is asking the other person to consider their past friendship before refusing or arguing.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is appealing to a shared friendship to soften a request or conflict.
Usage Scenario
Use it when making an emotional appeal to a friend or ex-friend. It can sound sentimental or manipulative depending on the situation.
Better ways to say it
1
For the sake of our friendship.
2
For the sake of the friendship we once shared.
3
Please, for old times' sake.
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