mise well

A form of might as well — Used to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or would not make a difference.

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alternative mise-well · alternative mizewell

  1. Mid AtlanticabbreviationcolloquialcontractionContraction of might as well.

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