best pleased
displeased, upset, disgruntled
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My boss was not best pleased about the late report.”
“The neighbors were not best pleased when the loud music continued well past midnight.”
“The director was clearly not best pleased by the sudden resignation of his most experienced lead researcher.”
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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 of the bunch
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.
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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