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for the best
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used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment
What is the origin of the idiom "for the best" and when to use it?
The idiom "for the best" is used to express the belief or hope that a particular outcome or decision, while possibly challenging or disappointing in the short term, will ultimately lead to a better or more favorable result. It is used to imply that a difficult choice or situation has been made with the intention of achieving a positive or beneficial long-term outcome.
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All of us had been travelling for the best part of a day.
The last thing I wanted was for my parents to go into a nursing home, but in the end even I could see it was for the best.
The cast didn't attempt a Spanish accent, which was definitely for the best.
The music producer believed that cream rises to the top, and spent countless hours searching for the best up-and-coming talent to sign to his record label.
We hope for the best, but if worst comes to worst, we can always reschedule the meeting.
