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better for it

better for it phrase: in a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.

Phrase

better for it

  1. (idiomatic) In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
    • You said, "Forever," in the end I fought it / Please, be honest, are we better for it?2020, “I Miss You, I'm Sorry”, in Gracie Abrams, Sarah Aarons (lyrics), minor (EP)
    • You’ve just received a hefty tax rebate? Show your appreciation with a gentle wiggle at the post office when you open your mail. You’ll feel better for it, I promise.2014 September 2, Myf Warhurst, “Nicki Minaj's Anaconda elevates backside wobbling to a lifestyle choice”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 06 Dec 2022
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see better, for, it.
    • When asked about the mission, he thought John is better for it.

Questions about better for it

What does better for it mean?
Better for it means in a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
What part of speech is better for it?
Better for it is a phrase.

Words near better for it in the dictionary

  1. Better Boy tomato
  2. Better Boy tomatoes
  3. Better Boys
  4. better built
  5. better dead than red
  6. better for it
  7. better for someone
  8. better for you
  9. better half
  10. better halves
  11. better hung

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