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〜に越したことはない: it's best to

N1 · 14 Set expressions and idioms

Says that something is the best choice, although other options exist.

Plain form (noun or adjective with だ removed, or verb dictionary form) + に越したことはない: 早いに越したことはない, 準備するに越したことはない. Spoken and written. Common-sense advice. Compare 〜に限る, which is stronger.

Examples

It is best to prepare early.

Cheaper is certainly better, but quality matters too.

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