Sunday best
A person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He wore his Sunday best to the wedding.”
“Everyone dressed in their Sunday best for the annual dinner at the community center.”
“The guests arrived in their Sunday best, eager to impress the hosts at the formal garden party.”
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any given Sunday
On a particular day, an unpredictable outcome can occur.
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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 pleased
displeased, upset, disgruntled
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best regards
Used as a polite closing of a letter
Last updated August 10, 2026