none the

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phrase (1)

—used in phrases with adjectives such as worse, better, etc., to say that someone or something is not any worse, better, etc., than before

—often + for

We had to change our plans, but we were none the worse for it in the end.

She's been traveling constantly for the past several weeks, but she seems to be none the worse for wear.

The restaurant replaced the lobster with crab and the customers were none the wiser.

(the) worse for wear

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phrase (2)

: in worse condition after doing or experiencing something

He came out of basic training only slightly the worse for wear.

The kids emerged from the woods looking none the worse for wear.

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As Judith throws knives and sprays bullets, Debbie is at home in London, none the wiser, attending antique sales, writing her dim husband David’s (Jamie Parker) political speeches, and making massive snack spreads for her and Judith’s book club. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

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