best of the bunch
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This apple is the best of the bunch.”
“After interviewing five candidates for the job, the manager decided that Sarah was clearly the best of the bunch.”
“Among the many paintings submitted for the annual exhibition, the committee unanimously agreed that the landscape was the best of the bunch.”
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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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 ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.
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best of both worlds
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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best pleased
displeased, upset, disgruntled
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best regards
Used as a polite closing of a letter
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best thing since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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best thing since sliced pan
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
Last updated August 10, 2026