all for the best



all for the best

Also, for the best. Best in the long run, despite appearances to the contrary. It is often a response to an unhappy outcome, as in They had to sell their business, but since they weren't making money it's probably for the best , or The dress had been sold when she went back, but since it was a little too tight it's all for the best . [Late 1300s]
See also: all

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RasmusRAHS-moosDanish, Swedish, Norwegian
Vida['vi:də]
Hodei-Basque
CzesŁAwaches-WAH-vahPolish
Bel-Sarra-Usur-Ancient Near Eastern
FinaFEE-nahItalian