none the worse for

Related to none the worse for: none the wiser

none the worse (for something)

Not damaged, harmed, or made worse by something. Sometimes used ironically to indicate that someone or something would be improved by doing something. I was worried that the team would be in a sorry state the morning after the company holiday party, but we were none the worse for a night of drinking and dancing. You know, your smelly old jacket would be none the worse for a trip through the washing machine.
See also: none, worse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

none the worse for

1. Not harmed from, as in He was none the worse for walking the entire ten miles, or This carpet may be old, but it's none the worse for wear. [Early 1800s]
2. Be improved by, as in The dog would be none the worse for a good brushing. [Early 1800s]
See also: none, worse
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

none the worse for

1 not adversely affected by. 2 not to be considered inferior on account of.
1 1991 Alistair Campbell Sidewinder Two days have passed, and I am up and about, feeling none the worse for my attack of sunstroke.
See also: none, worse
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • all right
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
  • accompany
  • a fast talker
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a ghost at the feast
  • a/the feel of (something)
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Luckily, he seems none the worse for his adventure."
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They are none the worse for that: the market often knows a good thing when it sees it.
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They reckon he's a two- year-old black bear, none the worse for his junk-food diet.
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ANOTHER weekend, another slice of last-fence woe for Ruby Walsh - but at least followers of Willie Mullins had the consolation of Black Hercules being none the worse for his fall at Navan yesterday and he remains a clear favourite for the National Hunt Chase at 4-1.
Last-fence woe for Walsh; Hercules labours but still favourite for the festival
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Mark, of Mountbellew, Co Galway, said: "He flew straight off none the worse for wear."
One flew into the garden fence.
And while he appears to be none the worse for that mishap, trainer Tony Martin feels he may benefit from a spin over hurdles before connections target bigger prizes over larger obstacles once more.
Building back confidence
Another to keep an eye on is Bryan Smart's ICE MOUNTAIN who romped home in the maiden auction at Beverley to earn a possible tilt at the pounds 135,000 Weatherbys Super Sprint and could make the line-up at Newbury on Saturday if none the worse for his exertions.
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