for the best

Said of something that is a positive occurrence (especially when it initially seems bad or problematic). This is usually an expression of hope or insight after something has gone awry. I had to go home and change after spilling coffee on myself, but it was for the best because I avoided a major traffic jam. I was really disappointed to get rejected from my first-choice school, but I think it will be for the best because now I won't be so far from home.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(all) for the best

good in spite of the way it seems; better than you think or than it appears to be. (Often said when someone dies after a painful illness.) I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your aunt. Perhaps it's for the best. I didn't get into the college I wanted, but I couldn't afford it anyway. It's probably all for the best.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

for the best

With an ultimately positive or preferable result.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

all for the best
(you) wanna make something of it?
a/the feel of (something)
(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(do) (you) want to make something of it?
add in
a thing of the past

词组	for the best
释义	for the best for the best Said of something that is a positive occurrence (especially when it initially seems bad or problematic). This is usually an expression of hope or insight after something has gone awry. I had to go home and change after spilling coffee on myself, but it was for the best because I avoided a major traffic jam. I was really disappointed to get rejected from my first-choice school, but I think it will be for the best because now I won't be so far from home. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. (all) for the best good in spite of the way it seems; better than you think or than it appears to be. (Often said when someone dies after a painful illness.) I'm very sorry to hear of the death of your aunt. Perhaps it's for the best. I didn't get into the college I wanted, but I couldn't afford it anyway. It's probably all for the best. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. for the best With an ultimately positive or preferable result. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: all for the best (you) wanna make something of it? a/the feel of (something) (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (do) (you) want to make something of it? add in a thing of the past
随便看	a chicken and egg situation/problem a chicken in every pot achieve the impossible Achilles Achilles' heel a chill pill a chill runs/goes down (one's) spine a chill runs/goes down somebody's spine aching aching heart a chink in somebody's armour a chink in someone's armour a chip off the old block a chip on (one's) shoulder a chip on your shoulder a chunk of change acid acid test acid test, the a cigarette with no name a civil question deserves a civil answer acknowledge acknowledge as acknowledged acknowledge (one) as (something)