personal best

: of, relating to, or affecting a particular person : private, individual

: done in person without the intervention of another

: carried on between individuals directly

: a short newspaper paragraph relating to the activities of a person or a group or to personal matters

: a short personal communication in a special column of the classified ads section of a newspaper or periodical

: personal foul

: superlative of good

: excelling all others

: most productive of good : offering or producing the greatest advantage, utility, or satisfaction

: superlative of well

: in the best (see ¹best) way : to greatest advantage

: most

: the best (see ¹best) state or part

: one that is best

: the greatest degree of good or excellence

: to get the better of : outdo

: had best (see ²best 1)