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
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
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.