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as best one can

idiom
Meaning

In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am doing my work as best I can.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions were unclear, so we finished the project as best we could with the information we had.

COMPLEX

Despite the severe lack of resources, the team managed to maintain the building as best they could until the repairs arrived.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  2. 02

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  3. 03

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  4. 04

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  5. 05

    best bet

    The best proposal or plan.

  6. 06

    best laid plans

    A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.

  7. 07

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  8. 08

    best of the bunch

    The best or most preferred person or item within a group.

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