いっそのこと
いっそのこと
adverb
might as well; rather; if anything
1.
might as well; rather; if anything
Used when suggesting a drastic or bold alternative, implying that since the current situation is difficult or unsatisfying, one might as well take a bigger step.
いっそのこと引っ越そうか。
Maybe I should just go ahead and move.
修理するより、いっそのこと新しいのを買おう。
Rather than repairing it, let's just buy a new one.
こんなに残業が多いなら、いっそのこと転職したほうがいいかもしれない。
If there's this much overtime, maybe I'd be better off just changing jobs.
Expresses the idea of taking a drastic or decisive step rather than continuing with half-measures. The speaker is typically frustrated with the current situation and suggests a bold alternative. Can also be shortened to いっそ.
USAGE:
Often appears with volitional forms (〜よう/〜ようか) or suggestion patterns (〜たほうがいい). The suggestion following いっそのこと is usually something more extreme or decisive than what one might normally consider.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- いっそのこと〜よう: might as well do...
- いっそのこと〜たほうがいい: it would be better to just...
- いっそのこと〜してしまおう: let's just go ahead and...
SIMILAR WORDS:
- いっそ: might as well — shorter form, same meaning
- むしろ: rather, instead — expresses preference between two options without the drastic nuance
- 思い切って: making up one's mind, boldly — focuses on the act of deciding rather than suggesting an alternative