for better or (for) worse
idiom
: 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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An argument might even be made, for better or for worse, that Osbourne and his family gave rise to the Kardashians.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Latitude Run Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer Scents change a mood after one sniff, for better or for worse, explains Dew.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Over time, stock prices always follow their payouts (for better or for worse!).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
And for better or for worse, left their gills to their makers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Latitude Run Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer Scents change a mood after one sniff, for better or for worse, explains Dew.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Over time, stock prices always follow their payouts (for better or for worse!).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
And for better or for worse, left their gills to their makers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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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 5 Aug. 2025.
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