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at best
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at best and at most
in the most favorable view; in the most positive judgment; as the best one can say. At best we found their visit pleasantly short. The dinner was not at all pleasant. At best the food was not burned. At most there were three people in line ahead of me.
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at one's best 

1. and at its best to the utmost; to the highest degree possible. This restaurant serves gourmet food at its best. The singer was at her best when she performed ballads.
2. in the best of health; displaying the most civilized behavior. (Often in the negative.) He's at his best after a good nap. I'm not at my best when I'm angry.
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at your best
showing your most positive characteristics It was kind of a bad day for me and I wasn't at my best.
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at best

in the most satisfactory conditions This truce could last only a short time at best and, at worst, would fall apart in a week.
Opposite of: at worst
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