“the best of”

The following 6 entries include the term the best of.

get the best of

phrase

: to overcome or outdo (someone or something) : to get the better of

make the best of

phrase

: to use (something) in an effective way

the best of all (possible) worlds

noun phrase

: the best possible situation

the best of both worlds

noun phrase

: all the advantages of two different situations and none of the disadvantages

to the best of one's belief

phrase

saying something is to the best of one's belief means it agrees with what one knows and believes to be true

to the best of someone's recollection

phrase

: from what someone can remember


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