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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Subverting Hollywood Under Communism Familiar Strangers: Anyone around Coal Drops Yard in London over the coming weeks could do worse than check out this fascinating exhibition set out by Deadline pictures guru Rob Lang in our latest gallery. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality. — Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

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