Expression: "for the sake of"

[Leon]

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #4 "For Good", question 9

They decided to move away from the city to the countryside for the sake of the children.

(a) speaking about
(b) talking about
(c) dreaming about
(d) thinking about

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #4 "For Good", answer 9

They decided to move away from the city to the countryside thinking about the children.

Correct answer: (d) thinking about
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Meaning of Expression: "for the sake of"

Thanks
Leon

[Alan]

Hi,

For the sake of here suggests in the interests of the children. In other words they thought it was best to move to the countryside for the benefit of their children.

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