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Better off In a better or more prosperous condition(마음이나 처지가) 더 좋은[나은]): It would be better off taking the train instead of driving.
Better safe than sorry recommend being cautious rather than taking a risk(나중에 후회하는 것보다 조심하는 것이 낫다): We need to prevent safety-related accidents; better safe than sorry.
Better than a kick in the teeth/Better than a stick in the eye not very good, but it is better than nothing(좋지 않지만 없는 것 보다 낫다): Although it won’t be much, it’s better than a kick in the teeth.
Better the devil you know better to deal with someone/something you are familiar with and know(아는 곤경이 더 나은, 구관이 명관인): They are now relying on the “better the devil you know” principle.
Between a rock and a hard place/Between the devil and the deep blue sea in a position where you have to choose between unpleasant alternatives, (진퇴양난에 빠져): I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.