"tant mieux" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /tɒn mjɜː/
Etymology: From French tant mieux. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|tant mieux}} French tant mieux Head templates: {{en-interj|nolinkhead=1}} tant mieux
  1. It's a good thing; so much the better; fortunately; used to express that a chance happening is favorable.
    Sense id: en-tant_mieux-en-intj-Dm2KdD4G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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