better for it

better for it

1. (idiomatic) In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
   • 2020, “I Miss You, I'm Sorry”, in Gracie Abrams, Sarah Aarons (lyrics), minor (EP):

     You said, "Forever," in the end I fought it / Please, be honest, are we better for it?

   • 2014 September 2, Myf Warhurst, “Nicki Minaj's Anaconda elevates backside wobbling to a lifestyle choice”, in The Guardian‎, archived from the original on 6 December 2022:

     You’ve just received a hefty tax rebate? Show your appreciation with a gentle wiggle at the post office when you open your mail. You’ll feel better for it, I promise.

   • 2010 February 19, Gina Kim, “America’s Elite, and the Discontented”, in The New York Times‎, archived from the original on 17 June 2022:

     America has struggled for centuries with increasing diversity and the resulting shifts of power. And we are better for it. As a daughter of Korean immigrants, I have greater faith in our businesses and government because today there are leaders whose stories reflect my own.

   • 2004 April 29, “Estée Lauder, queen of cosmetics, died on April 24th, at a mature age”, in The Economist‎, archived from the original on 16 February 2018:

     Whether women actually became more beautiful by applying Body Performance Anti-Cellulite Visible Contouring Serum, or whether they would have done as well with a quick douse in cold water, is impossible to say. Clearly, many felt better for it.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see better,‎ for,‎ it.

   When asked about the mission, he thought John is better for it.