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might as well

idiom

Used to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or would not make a difference.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all very well

    All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.

  2. 02

    as well

    In addition; also.

  3. 03

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  4. 04

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  5. 05

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

  6. 06

    get well

    To recover from an illness or injury.

  7. 07

    go to the well

    To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.

  8. 08

    let well alone

    Do not interfere.

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