for no purpose

for no purpose
for no purpose/for no good purpose/ phrase
for no reason/​for no good reason

It would upset them both to no purpose.

Thesaurus: purposes and intentionssynonym
Main entry: purpose

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  • the devil can quote scripture for his purpose — ► the devil can quote scripture for his purpose proverb people may conceal unworthy motives by reciting words that sound morally authoritative. Main Entry: ↑devil …   English terms dictionary

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  • purpose — UK US /ˈpɜːpəs/ noun ► [C] the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists: sb s purpose in doing sth »My purpose in calling this meeting was to remind everyone of some basic rules. with/for the purpose of (doing) sth »He… …   Financial and business terms

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