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against one's better judgment
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used when one does something even though one knows it is not sensible
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "against one's better judgment" and when to use it?
The idiom "against one's better judgment" reflects the idea that a person is making a decision or taking an action that they believe is unwise or not in their best interest. The term "better judgment" refers to one's ability to assess a situation and make a wise or rational choice based on their knowledge and experience. This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is doing something they believe to be unwise or imprudent, often due to external pressure, circumstances, or conflicting emotions.
Example
She agreed to lend him money against her better judgment because he was in a tough spot.
She chose to confront the issue head-on against her better judgment, believing it was the right thing to do.
They entered into the risky partnership against their better judgment, hoping for a big payoff.
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She agreed to lend him money against her better judgment because he was in a tough spot.
She chose to confront the issue head-on against her better judgment, believing it was the right thing to do.
They entered into the risky partnership against their better judgment, hoping for a big payoff.
She knew it was against her better judgment, but she let her heart rule her head and made the impulsive decision to quit her stable job and travel the world.
Against my better judgment, I decided to try that new restaurant even though the reviews were mixed.
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