for the love of (something)



for the love of (something)

For the sake of; in regard or consideration for. For the love of mercy, judge, please don't condemn this man to die! Please don't speak like that in church, for the love of all that is holy!
See also: love, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gemaryahu-Biblical Hebrew
Drakon-Ancient Greek
JoselynJAHS-lin, JAHS-ə-linEnglish (Modern)
Beth[beθ]
Astride-French
Merit (1)MER-itEnglish (Rare)