# much better

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/much-better
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A simple way to say something has improved a lot. It means 'a lot more good' than before or than something else.

## Examples

- This coffee is much better than the last one.
- After the mechanic fixed the engine, the car runs much better than it did yesterday.
- The new policy is much better for the employees, as it provides more flexibility and reduces the stress of their daily workload.

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