At/on the altar of something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "at/on the altar of something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-04-07 06:04

Meaning of At/on the altar of something (redirected from sacrifice (something) on the altar of )

Sacrifice (something) on the altar of literary verb phrase

To make something suffer in exchange for something else

John would never sacrifice the quality of his product on the altar of better profit.

Sadly, I have to sacrifice my study on the altar of my mom's illness.

The quality of products have been sacrificed on the altar of profit.

His freedom and happiness are sacrificed on the altar of fame.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

a quid pro quo

A favor done in exchange for another favor.

trade off

1. Used when you accept something as an exchange in return for something especially as part of a compromise

2.  Do something alternately

swap over

To replace, or exchange something (roles, places, actions)

Grammar and Usage of Sacrifice (something) on the altar of

Verb Forms

  • be sacrificed on the altar of
  • sacrifices on the altar of
  • sacrificed (something) on the altar of

The verb "sacrifice" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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