"so much the better" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} so much the better
  1. That is or would be even better. Synonyms: tant mieux, all to the better Translations (that is or would be even better): tant mieux (French), tantō melior (Latin), tym lepiej (Polish)
    Sense id: en-so_much_the_better-en-phrase-~cyzMo6N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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