Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

for-the-best

idiom
/fɔr ðə bɛst/
Definition
A phrase indicating that a decision or action taken, though difficult, is ultimately beneficial or leads to a positive outcome.
Examples
  • “Though it was hard to leave my hometown, I did it for the best in my career.”
  • “Sometimes, difficult changes happen for the best, even if we can’t see it right away.”
Meaning
Used to express the belief that a particular choice or consequence, no matter how challenging, is likely to result in a favorable result.
Synonyms
  • for the greater good
  • for the best interest
  • ultimately beneficial