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in the interest of time vs for the sake of time

Both 'in the interest of time' and 'for the sake of time' are correct phrases that can be used interchangeably to indicate doing something to save time or to be more efficient. They are both commonly used in English and convey a similar meaning.
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Last updated: September 02, 2024

in the interest of time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate doing something to save time or be more efficient.

This phrase is used to explain that a decision or action is being taken to save time or be more efficient.

Examples:

  • Let's skip the details in the interest of time.
  • In the interest of time, we will only cover the main points.
  • I'm going to summarize the report in the interest of time.
  • We decided to split the tasks in the interest of time.
  • In the interest of time, we will have a shorter meeting.

Alternatives:

  • for the sake of time
  • to save time
  • to be more efficient
  • to expedite things
  • to speed up the process

for the sake of time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate doing something to save time or be more efficient.

This phrase is used to explain that a decision or action is being taken to save time or be more efficient.

Examples:

  • Let's skip the details for the sake of time.
  • For the sake of time, we will only cover the main points.
  • I'm going to summarize the report for the sake of time.
  • We decided to split the tasks for the sake of time.
  • For the sake of time, we will have a shorter meeting.

Alternatives:

  • in the interest of time
  • to save time
  • to be more efficient
  • to expedite things
  • to speed up the process

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