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 3 Oct. 2026.

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