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a bem da verdade"to tell the truth", "for the sake of accuracy"Rate it:

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busy workWork or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.Rate it:

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clear the deckMove out of the area of congestion, evacuate an area for safety's sake. Make way for emergency crews, Listen to the Boss.Rate it:

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devil's advocateOne who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.Rate it:

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faire quelque chose par manière d'acquitTo do something for form’s sake, perfunctorily.Rate it:

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faites-le pour l'amour de moiDo it for my sake.Rate it:

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for f**'s sakeAn expression of anger or frustration.Rate it:

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for fuck's sakeAn expression of anger or frustration (abbreviation ffs or FFS)Rate it:

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for goodness' sakeThis interjection expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.Rate it:

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for goodness' sakeThis interjection expresses surprise or amazement.Rate it:

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for heaven's sakeExpresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.Rate it:

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for mercy's sakeAn especially mild oathRate it:

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for old time's sakeAlternative form of for old times' sakeRate it:

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for old times' sakeAn appeal to the nostalgia of prior experiences to convince someone to do something.Rate it:

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for old times' sakesAlternative form of for old times' sake.Rate it:

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for peat sakeexpresses exasperation/ alternative: for fuck sakeRate it:

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for pete's sakeAn expression of frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.Rate it:

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for pity's sakefor Pete's sake; An especially mild oathRate it:

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for the love of petean expression of astonishment or disbelief or of something surprising, funny or cuteRate it:

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for the sake of itFor no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.Rate it:

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je l'ai fait de guerre lasseWeary of resistance I did it for the sake of peace and quiet.Rate it:

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jump through hoopsTo put forth effort for the sake of appearance or demonstration.Rate it:

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Labour of LoveTo do something free of money, work done for love and pleasure, not for the sake of moneyRate it:

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on account ofFor the sake of.Rate it:

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on dirait qu'il le fait pour l'amour du bon dieuHe does it with such bad grace that one would say he did it for conscience’ sake.Rate it:

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on someone's accountFor someone's sake.Rate it:

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one more time for the sweet souvenirfor old times' sakeRate it:

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pelo amor de Deusfor the love of God; for God's sakeRate it:

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Play Both Ends Against the MiddleTo take advantage by causing two opposing groups stand against each other, dishonestly misusing two forces for the sake of attaining ones selfish purposeRate it:

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pour sauver les apparencesFor the sake of appearances.Rate it:

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pro formaFor the sake of form only.Rate it:

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show offTo exhibit; to demonstrate one's skill, talent, etc. for its own sake.Rate it:

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suspend one's disbeliefTo willingly accept the premise of a story or work of art for the sake of enjoying it.Rate it:

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take one for the teamTo accept some chore or hardship for the sake of one's friends or colleagues.Rate it:

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