may as well
Used to express reluctance, to express that if one hypothetical or possible action happened, it would not make any notable difference.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The bus is late, so we may as well walk.”
“Since the movie is already sold out, we may as well go get some dinner instead.”
“Given that the project has already failed to meet its primary objectives, we may as well abandon the current strategy and start anew.”
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all very well
All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
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as well
In addition; also.
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do well by doing good
To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.
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do well for oneself
To thrive or succeed.
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don't call us, we'll call you
A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.
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fare thee well
The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.
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get well
To recover from an illness or injury.
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go to the well
To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.
Last updated August 10, 2026