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(whether) by accident or design
whether intended to be this way or not. The system, whether by accident or design, benefits people who live in the cities more than people who live in the country.
See also: accident, design

not know whether to laugh or cry

to be extremely upset by something bad that has happened. Then they announced that my flight was delayed for ten hours. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
See also: cry, know, laugh

whether or not
if something does or does not happen. Whether or not she wins the championship, she'll still be one of the best swimmers we've ever had in the school.
Usage notes: often used in the form whether something or not: Whether you like it or not, I'm taking the car tonight.


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