all the better

phrase

variants 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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If there are large boulders in the area, all the better. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026 My years of experience have shown me that people like buying from other people — and if salon leaders can communicate that to their supplier partners, all the better. Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026 An adorable outfit makes hitting the links or the pickleball court all the better. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026 Companies post extensively about upcoming drops, all the better to whip up excitement. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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