"against one's better judgment" meaning in All languages combined

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Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} against one's better judgment, {{en-PP}} against one's better judgment
  1. contrary to what one believes is moral or wise
    Sense id: en-against_one's_better_judgment-en-prep_phrase-EjpyY9wE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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