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better for it

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The experience was hard, but I am better for it.

CONTEXTUAL

Moving to a new country was a difficult challenge, but I am definitely better for it now.

COMPLEX

Although the project demanded significant personal sacrifice, the team emerged stronger and arguably better for it in the long run.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    better angels

    Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.

  3. 03

    better luck next time

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

  4. 04

    better nature

    the more amiable qualities of someone

  5. 05

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

  6. 06

    better than sex

    Superlative; wonderful.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    do someone one better

    To do more than somebody asked for or expected.

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