Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
may-might-as-well
idiom
/meɪ maɪt əz wɛl/
Definition
A phrase used to suggest that there is no better alternative to a given action or decision, implying that it is acceptable to proceed with it.
Examples
- Since it’s raining, we may as well stay inside and watch a movie.
- If you’re going to the store, you may as well pick up some groceries for me too.
Meaning
The expression indicates that if there is no strong reason to do otherwise, one should go ahead with an action or decision, often because the outcome would be the same regardless.
Synonyms
- might as well
- why not
- there’s no harm in
