for better or (for) worse
idiom
: whether good or bad things happen : no matter what happens
We've made our decision and now we have to stick to it for better or worse.
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Fireworks shows Yes, for better or worse, the entire city becomes a pyrotechnics extravaganza on the Fourth of July.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
An American tradition, for better or worse For some, competitive eating is a symbol of American culture — the good and the bad.
—Elise Hammond, CNN, 29 June 2024
Because Neptune is in charge of our illusions and delusions when the planet goes retrograde, we're forced to face reality — for better or worse.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
The Moon in Aquarius begins by conjoining Pluto at 1:50 am EDT, bringing out our shadow sides — for better or worse.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
An American tradition, for better or worse For some, competitive eating is a symbol of American culture — the good and the bad.
—Elise Hammond, CNN, 29 June 2024
Because Neptune is in charge of our illusions and delusions when the planet goes retrograde, we're forced to face reality — for better or worse.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
The Moon in Aquarius begins by conjoining Pluto at 1:50 am EDT, bringing out our shadow sides — for better or worse.
—Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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“For better or (for) worse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20better%20or%20%28for%29%20worse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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