against (one's) better judgment
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In spite of one's apprehension or objections. Against his better judgment, Joe let his daughter attend her friend's party. I allowed my obnoxious co-worker to accompany me on my work trip, against my better judgment. A: "You named your loudmouth cousin your senior advisor?" B: "Yes, against my better judgment. At least this way, I'll be able to keep a close eye on him."
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against one's better judgment
Despite serious misgivings or objections, as in Against my better judgment, I told her to come whenever she pleased.
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against your better judgement
contrary to what you feel to be wise or sensible.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
against your better ˈjudgement
(especially British English) (American English usually against your better ˈjudgment) although you know your action, decision, etc. is not sensible: She was persuaded against her better judgement to lend him the money, and now she’s regretting it.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017