better angels

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure

Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.

better for it

In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.

better luck next time

Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

better nature

the more amiable qualities of someone

better place

Heaven; happiness after death.

better than sex

Superlative; wonderful.

build a better mousetrap

To create a new product, method, or idea that is better than an existing version of something already common or widely used.

count angels on pinheads

To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.