Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-best
idiom
/æt bɛst/
Definition
Used to indicate that something is the most favorable or optimistic view one can have.
Examples
- Our project will, at best, result in a minor improvement.
- He will, at best, arrive by noon if the traffic isn’t bad.
- The performance was, at best, average compared to last year’s show.
Meaning
The phrase ‘at-best’ expresses a situation or condition that is regarded as the best possible outcome in circumstances that may not be ideal.
Synonyms
- at most
- best-case scenario
- under optimal conditions
