all to the good

all to the good
as a balance on the right side; as a profit, beneficial

Now you've had industrial experience, that's all to the good. (M. Wilson)

Don't be silly, dear! If he chooses to make a public apology for any reason, even such a bad one, isn't it all to the good? (J. Galsworthy)

It's just that I think if you can make them rest completely when they first come in it's all to the good. Letter-writing is such a strain. (D. Cusack)


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