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best of the bunch

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

This apple is the best of the bunch.

CONTEXTUAL

After interviewing five candidates for the job, the manager decided that Sarah was clearly the best of the bunch.

COMPLEX

Among the many paintings submitted for the annual exhibition, the committee unanimously agreed that the landscape was the best of the bunch.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as best one can

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

  2. 02

    best bet

    The best proposal or plan.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  5. 05

    best pleased

    displeased, upset, disgruntled

  6. 06

    best regards

    Used as a polite closing of a letter

  7. 07

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  8. 08

    best thing since sliced pan

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

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