Example: We decided to stay friends, for better or worse.
Definition
"For better or worse" is an expression used to indicate acceptance of a situation regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative. It implies commitment and endurance through both favorable and unfavorable circumstances, often in relationships or decisions.
The phrase "for better or worse" originates from traditional wedding vows in English-speaking cultures, where couples promise to stay together through good times and bad. Its use has since broadened to general contexts, symbolizing steadfastness despite varying outcomes.
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"For better or worse" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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