Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be sacrificed on the altar of something
idiom
/bi ˈsækrɪfaɪst ɒn ði ˈɔːltər ʌv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To give up or compromise something significant in order to achieve a goal or fulfill a need.
Examples
- She decided to be sacrificed on the altar of her career, working long hours and missing family events.
- The community was sometimes sacrificed on the altar of progress, prioritizing development over local needs.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a person or thing is prioritized less than another necessity, usually implying a sense of loss or detriment to what is sacrificed.
Synonyms
- give up for
- trade-off
- surrender for
