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ESLPod_0764_WE_1203 Being Unsure and Unready In this podcast, the phrase "at best" means at most, or in the most positive, optimistic way or situation: "Sales have been poor this year, so our year-end bonus will probably be just $300 at best." The phrase "the best part of (something)" means most of something: "She spent the best part of the day shopping for a new dress." The phrase "best bet" refers to the best available option or choice: "All the flights have been grounded due to the storm, so your best bet is probably to take a train." Finally, the phrase "the next best thing" describes one's second choice, when one's first choice is impossible or unavailable: "The store was out of your favorite wine, so they bought a chardonnay as the next best thing."

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ESLPod 764 at best Business

Id	ESLPod_0764_WE_1203
Episode Id	ESLPod 764
Episode Title	Being Unsure and Unready
Phrase	at best
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "at best" means at most, or in the most positive, optimistic way or situation: "Sales have been poor this year, so our year-end bonus will probably be just $300 at best." The phrase "the best part of (something)" means most of something: "She spent the best part of the day shopping for a new dress." The phrase "best bet" refers to the best available option or choice: "All the flights have been grounded due to the storm, so your best bet is probably to take a train." Finally, the phrase "the next best thing" describes one's second choice, when one's first choice is impossible or unavailable: "The store was out of your favorite wine, so they bought a chardonnay as the next best thing."
Topics	Business

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