do better to do something

do better to (do something)

Get more desirable results by doing a particular thing, even if it has drawbacks. You would do better to go to a school with a stronger program in your field, even if it is farther from home.
See also: better
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do better to do something

used to say that it would be more sensible to do something: You’d do better to buy a good-quality radio, even if it is more expensive.
See also: better, something
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  • do better to (do something)
  • be the best of a bad bunch
  • be the best of a bad lot
  • best of a bad bunch
  • best of a bad lot
  • the best of a bad bunch/lot
  • kit out
  • kit up
  • kitting
  • best of the bunch