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somebody could do worse
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used to suggest someone that a particular course of action or choice is better than what they think, even though it is still bad
What is the origin of the idiom "someone could do worse" and when to use it?
The idiom "someone could do worse" is used to suggest that a particular choice or action is not a bad one, implying that there are many alternatives that are worse. It is often used to advise someone that a certain course of action would be quite a good thing to do.
Example
You could do worse than to follow her advice in this matter.
If you're looking for a reliable car, you could do worse than a Toyota.
When it comes to choosing a career path, you could do worse than pursuing a degree in engineering.