for better or (for) worse
phrase
: 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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“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 10 Mar. 2026.
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