Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-good-or-ill
idiom
/fɔːr ɡʊd ɔːr ɪl/
Definition
An expression indicating that something will have lasting consequences, whether positive or negative.
Examples
- He decided to move to the countryside for good or ill, as he felt it was time for a change.
- The new policy will affect our community for good or ill, depending on how it is implemented.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that an action or event will produce effects that are either beneficial or harmful, often used to discuss the impact of decisions or changes.
Synonyms
- for better or worse
- for better or ill
- regardless of the outcome
