at best

at (one's) best

In one's prime, most positive, or most adept condition or state. I am not a morning person, and I won't be at my best until at least noon. He was at his best about five years ago, but his performance has really started to decline lately. She was at her best in the new film.

at best

1. In the best possible scenario. At best, Doug will be only an hour late. They're only selling junk at the yard sale, so I think they'll make $10 at best.

2. Ideally suited for success. In this usage, a pronoun is used between "at" and "best." I'm not at my best when I'm tired.

at its best

Of or at the highest standard of quality possible. You'll love their new album; it's simply jazz at its best.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at best

and at most

in the most favorable view; in the most positive judgment; as the best one can say. At best we found their visit pleasantly short. The dinner was not at all pleasant. At best the food was not burned. At most there were three people in line ahead of me.

at one's best

1. and at its best to the utmost; to the highest degree possible. This restaurant serves gourmet food at its best. The singer was at her best when she performed ballads.

2. in the best of health; displaying the most civilized behavior. (Often in the negative.) He's at his best after a good nap. I'm not at my best when I'm angry.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

at best

Under the most favorable circumstances, as in At best we'll be just one week behind schedule, or Cleaning out the attic is a tedious job at best. This idiom, formerly also put as at the best, today is most often used in situations that are actually far from ideal, as in the examples above. [First half of 1300s] For an antonym, see at worst.

at one's best

In one's most excellent state or condition. For example, The photographer tried hard to show the bride at her best. [1500s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

at ˈbest/ˈworst

taking the most/least hopeful or positive view: Smoking is at best unpleasant and expensive, and at worst lethal.

at best

1. Interpreted most favorably; at the most: no more than 40 people at best in attendance.

2. Under the most favorable conditions: has a top speed of 20 miles per hour at best.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

at (one's) best
an all-out effort
about/on your person
strong point
at (one's) expense
at (one's) doorstep
(one's) day in court
(one's) old man
(one's) old lady
liar

词组	at best
释义	at best at (one's) best In one's prime, most positive, or most adept condition or state. I am not a morning person, and I won't be at my best until at least noon. He was at his best about five years ago, but his performance has really started to decline lately. She was at her best in the new film. at best 1. In the best possible scenario. At best, Doug will be only an hour late. They're only selling junk at the yard sale, so I think they'll make $10 at best. 2. Ideally suited for success. In this usage, a pronoun is used between "at" and "best." I'm not at my best when I'm tired. at its best Of or at the highest standard of quality possible. You'll love their new album; it's simply jazz at its best. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at best and at most in the most favorable view; in the most positive judgment; as the best one can say. At best we found their visit pleasantly short. The dinner was not at all pleasant. At best the food was not burned. At most there were three people in line ahead of me. at one's best 1. and at its best to the utmost; to the highest degree possible. This restaurant serves gourmet food at its best. The singer was at her best when she performed ballads. 2. in the best of health; displaying the most civilized behavior. (Often in the negative.) He's at his best after a good nap. I'm not at my best when I'm angry. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. at best Under the most favorable circumstances, as in At best we'll be just one week behind schedule, or Cleaning out the attic is a tedious job at best. This idiom, formerly also put as at the best, today is most often used in situations that are actually far from ideal, as in the examples above. [First half of 1300s] For an antonym, see at worst. at one's best In one's most excellent state or condition. For example, The photographer tried hard to show the bride at her best. [1500s] The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. at ˈbest/ˈworst taking the most/least hopeful or positive view: Smoking is at best unpleasant and expensive, and at worst lethal. See also: worst Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary at best 1. Interpreted most favorably; at the most: no more than 40 people at best in attendance. 2. Under the most favorable conditions: has a top speed of 20 miles per hour at best. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: at (one's) best an all-out effort about/on your person strong point at (one's) expense at (one's) doorstep (one's) day in court (one's) old man (one's) old lady liar
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