To show respect or give consideration to someone for the sake of another person or a different connection; to give face based on an indirect relationship.
即使你对他有些不满，也请看在老朋友小李的份上，给他这次机会吧，不看佛面看金面嘛。
Even if you are a bit displeased with him, please give him this opportunity for the sake of our old friend, Xiao Li; it's about showing consideration for the sake of an indirect connection.
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