could do worse
idiom
—used to say that a particular choice, action, etc., is not a bad one
You could do worse than to vote for her.
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American observers could do worse than to note that serving people’s basic needs together with their right to information can help build trust in public health and neutralize the authoritarian use of misinformation.
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Jonathan Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2020
The Broncos could do worse, though, than ending up with Stidham as the No. 2 again if Wilson gets a chance to reboot his career elsewhere.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
Jackson could do worse than beating a formidable AFC North rival in the opening round, not to mention knocking off Russell Wilson, who even in the later part of his career deserves respect for his postseason resumé.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
The Cowboys could do worse than bring McCarthy back, but McCarthy could do better.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
Those parents could do worse than follow the example of Rebecca Chanel, a mom from New Zealand.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone looking for a dual solution could do worse than check out what is happening at one of German capital Berlin’s most famous, and previously unloved locations.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The subtitle-averse could do worse than the faithful American remake, Quarantine.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 30 July 2024
Those include around 2 million international visitors, many from the U.S. and the U.K.
Those looking to escape the crowds around the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower could do worse than check out Amélie on the big screen.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jonathan Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2020
The Broncos could do worse, though, than ending up with Stidham as the No. 2 again if Wilson gets a chance to reboot his career elsewhere.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
Jackson could do worse than beating a formidable AFC North rival in the opening round, not to mention knocking off Russell Wilson, who even in the later part of his career deserves respect for his postseason resumé.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
The Cowboys could do worse than bring McCarthy back, but McCarthy could do better.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
Those parents could do worse than follow the example of Rebecca Chanel, a mom from New Zealand.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Anyone looking for a dual solution could do worse than check out what is happening at one of German capital Berlin’s most famous, and previously unloved locations.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The subtitle-averse could do worse than the faithful American remake, Quarantine.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 30 July 2024
Those include around 2 million international visitors, many from the U.S. and the U.K.
Those looking to escape the crowds around the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower could do worse than check out Amélie on the big screen.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Could do worse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/could%20do%20worse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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