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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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
These leeks in a kicky mustard vinaigrette are all the better for sitting in the fridge overnight.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Extending her already impressive range, Thompson carries herself like a blue-blooded aristocrat, her spine straight and lips pursed, all the better to sharpen her features.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Tim Plough prefers to build his UC Davis football roster with high school recruits, all the better to nurture and utilize blockers, tacklers and skill players over a five-year stretch.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
These leeks in a kicky mustard vinaigrette are all the better for sitting in the fridge overnight.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Extending her already impressive range, Thompson carries herself like a blue-blooded aristocrat, her spine straight and lips pursed, all the better to sharpen her features.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Tim Plough prefers to build his UC Davis football roster with high school recruits, all the better to nurture and utilize blockers, tacklers and skill players over a five-year stretch.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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“All the better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20the%20better. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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