Meaning of the word "for the best" in English

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for the best

US /fɔr ðə bɛst/
UK /fɔr ðə bɛst/
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Idiom

1.

used to say that something is a good thing, even if it seems bad at first

Example:
Losing that job was difficult, but it turned out to be for the best.
It's probably for the best that we didn't go on that trip.
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