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
