all the better
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or so much the better
—used to say that something makes a situation, experience, etc., even better than it was
My daughter loves taking care of children. If she can earn money by doing it, so much the better!
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And back in the day, if legendary film critic Roger Ebert like a film, all the better for Lowery.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
These rings are more minimalist, all the better for having just one more.
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024
The berries made the dessert all the better, pairing well with the hints of Nixta Licor de Elote, the corn liquor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
If the Cougars and Beavers win their rivalry games on Sept. 14, all the better.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
These rings are more minimalist, all the better for having just one more.
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024
The berries made the dessert all the better, pairing well with the hints of Nixta Licor de Elote, the corn liquor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
If the Cougars and Beavers win their rivalry games on Sept. 14, all the better.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for all the better
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“All the better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20the%20better. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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