so much the better
Related to so much the better: let alone, take for a ride, up to par, of no avail, on the off chance, pull oneself together
so much the better
That is even better. I love your sister, so if she can come too, then so much the better.
See also: better, much
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
so much the better
even better; all to the better. Please come to the picnic. If you can bring a salad, so much the better. The flowers look lovely on the shelf. It would be so much the better if you put them on the table.
See also: better, much
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
so much the
To that extent or degree, as in You decided to stay home? So much the better, for now we won't need a second car. This usage is always followed by a comparative adjective, such as better in the example. [Early 1200s]
See also: much
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
so much the better (or worse)
it is better (or worse) for that reason. 1995 Guardian If you can get a tropical fruit juice…so much the better.
See also: better, much
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
so much the ˈbetter/ˈworse (for somebody/something)
it is better/worse for that reason: ‘I seem to have made my curry hotter than usual.’ ‘So much the better. I love hot curries.’See also: better, much, worse
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- all to the better
- had better
- had better (do something)
- had better/best do something
- all the better
- so much the
- so much the better/worse
- go on to a better land
- be well, ideally, better, etc. placed for something/to do something
- ideally