bad is the best choice
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Meaning · English
The least undesirable option is chosen
Literally: bad is the best choice
Examples
I don't like any of the candidates, but I think bad is the best choice we have.
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “bad is the best choice” mean?
The least undesirable option is chosen Literally: bad is the best choice
Is “bad is the best choice” formal or informal?
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