against your better judgement

against (one's) better judgment

In spite of one's apprehension or objections. Against his better judgment, Joe let his daughter attend her friend's party. I allowed my obnoxious co-worker to accompany me on my work trip, against my better judgment.
See also: better, judgment
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against your better judgement

contrary to what you feel to be wise or sensible.
See also: better, judgement
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against your better ˈjudgement

(especially British English) (American English usually against your better ˈjudgment) although you know your action, decision, etc. is not sensible: She was persuaded against her better judgement to lend him the money, and now she’s regretting it.
See also: better, judgement
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See also:
  • against (one's) better judgment
  • against one's better judgment
  • rub (one's) nose in it
  • rub nose in it
  • rub somebody's nose in it
  • rub someone's nose in it
  • rub someone's nose in something
  • just then
  • don't get mad, get even
  • get even
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The star match should fall the way of Sergio Garcia which is why he's 10-11, but sometimes a price of an opponent is so attractive you simply have to bet against your better judgement.
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