It's better if A; it's better if it's A
States a preferable alternative; it can be followed by a less preferable (but still OK) option.
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此れから台風が来るから、家で過ごすにこしたことはない。
A typhoon is coming soon, so it's better to pass the time at home.
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将来の夢に向けて沢山勉強することに越したことはありません。
Aiming for your future dream, it's better if you study a lot.
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Construction
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Basic Examples:
行くに越したことはない (it's better to go)
鋭いに越したことはない (it's better if it's sharp)
奇麗であるに越したことはない (it's better to be clean)
Notes
Negative, casual forms of verbs and い-adjectives can also be used.
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Grammar usage notes
"There's nothing better than..."
に越したことはない means “it’s best if … / there’s nothing better than … / ideally …” It’s not about actively presenting a less preferable alternative. It simply states that the first option is the best possible. The “second-best” option is often left unsaid, understood from context. The literal structure is: “If X, there is nothing that surpasses it.”
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