none the worse for

Idioms  

1. Not harmed from, as in He was none the worse for walking the entire ten miles , or This carpet may be old, but it's none the worse for wear . [Early 1800s]

2. Be improved by, as in The dog would be none the worse for a good brushing . [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

And he looked none the worse for the wear while roaming the sideline sockless and calling plays against the Arizona Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times

Spurs, however were none the worse for that until they were submerged under PSG's quality, Frank's selection tireless out of possession using a man-for-man strategy which Luis Enrique's side initially struggled to combat, getting up the pitch in a manner that seemed alien to them at Arsenal.

From BBC

Arnold was none the worse for wear and made a pitcher of his special iced tea for us.

From Literature

“We believe that the minister of muscle will fight a more valiant and stronger battle with the passions and prejudices of men … and that saints’ bodies as well as sinners’ are none the worse for an hour at the dumb bells or weights.”

From Washington Post

The family stuffed the doll in two garbage bags and discarded it . . . but Elsa returned a second time, none the worse for the wear.

From Salon