(one's) better nature In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) better nature", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-23 10:05

Meaning of (one's) better nature

(one's) better nature noun phrase

Used to indicate the best aspects of one's character, especially one's generosity, magnanimity, mercy, or empathy.

Although Aunt May complains a lot, I've seen her better nature shine through -she always comforts me when I am sad.

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Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something

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Show fortitude, and determination of character

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It means people cannot change their nature like personalities, habits, etc.

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A despicable person who does unscrupulous or immoral things

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Someone is not as bad, cruel, maleficent as they are said or believed to be.

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a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

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I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.

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