any press is good press

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Being mentioned in the media, even in the context of a scandal or controversy, is beneficial to the subject because it brings publicity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ sự xuất hiện trên truyền thông nào cũng mang lại lợi ích

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “any press is good press” mean?

Being mentioned in the media, even in the context of a scandal or controversy, is beneficial to the subject because it brings publicity.

Is “any press is good press” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.