Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-the-love-of
idiom
/fɔr ðə lʌv əv/
Definition
A phrase used to express strong emotion or exasperation, often implying that something is done out of affection or passion.
Examples
- For the love of all things good, please be quiet!
- She shouted, for the love of her children, to make them stop fighting.
- For the love of chocolate, I can’t resist eating it!
Meaning
This phrase is commonly employed to emphasize a strong feeling about a situation or action, suggesting that the speaker is motivated by love or affection for someone or something.
Synonyms
- for goodness’ sake
- for heaven’s sake
- for Pete’s sake
