as best one can »
In the best possible way, given the circumstances.
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as far as one knows »
To the best of one's knowledge.
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at best »
In the most favorable of conditions; at the most.
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at the best of times »
At most.
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be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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best bet »
The best proposal or plan.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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best of the bunch »
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.
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best regards »
Used as a polite closing of a letter.
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cherry pick »
To select only the best from a range of options.
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cherry picking »
Selecting only the best from a group or other range of choices.
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cherry-pick »
To pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
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crab mentality »
A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.
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cream of the crop »
The best or most desirable among some selection.
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crème de la crème »
Best of the best; something that's superlative. The very best.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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deliver the message to Garcia »
Programmers are consistently dehumanized because so many do indeed deliver the message to Garcia only to be at best ignored.
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desperate times call for desperate measures »
In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.
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diamonds are a girl's best friend »
A statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.
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Do the best and live the rest »
First do your work with your 100% dont think about the result
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drug of choice »
The best-choice medication to treat a particular medical problem.
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experience is the best teacher »
Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.
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first rate »
Superb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality.
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flower »
The best examples or representatives of a group.
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flower »
The best state of things; the prime.
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garbage in, garbage out »
(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
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give it one's best shot »
To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
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glad rags »
best clothes
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he who laughs last laughs best »
success is better after having previously endured ridicule.
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he who laughs last laughs hardest »
Alternative form of he who laughs last laughs best.
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high cotton »
The best of times; a time of well being.
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honesty is the best policy »
Honesty is the most honorable and fulfilling way to live one's life.
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horses for courses »
The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job.
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hunger is the best sauce »
Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.
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hunger is the best spice »
When one is hungry, anything will taste good.
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laughter is the best medicine »
It is healthy to laugh.
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level best »
The very best that one can do.
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make a virtue of necessity »
To make the best of a difficult situation; to recast or portray an action or situation in which one has no alternatives as an action or situation which was deliberately chosen on its merits.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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number one »
First; foremost; best.
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pick of the litter »
The best person or item in a group.
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play Old Harry »
Blenkiron and I have been moving in the best circles as skilled American engineers who are going to play Old Harry with the British on the Tigris. — John Buchan, "Greenmantle", 1916..
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put one's best foot forward »
To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
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revenge is a dish best served cold »
An expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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silence is golden »
Peace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.
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the early bird gets the worm »
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are only available to the first competitors.
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the end all-be all »
Something ultimate; the best part of something; the thing which solves all problems associated with something.
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the man »
The best man for a job.
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the pick of the litter »
The absolute best one has to offer.
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there but for the grace of God go I »
A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing/kindness/luck bestowed by fate or the Divine.Man's fate is in God's hands.More generally, our fate is not entirely in our own hands.
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top of the line »
The best, fanciest, or highest quality, especially among selections in a product line.
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top oneself »
To outdo oneself or do more than one's previous best.
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top shelf »
Best, or high quality.
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