best of both worlds

The most ideal or desirable attributes of two different things, situations, or circumstances. We hope that by forming a bipartisan committee we will be able form a body that represents the best of both worlds. I believe that living at college gives you the best of both worlds: a place where both study and social life can thrive. This car gets great gas mileage and drives really well in the snow, so it's the best of both worlds.

enjoy (oneself)

To have fun. We really enjoyed ourselves at your party last weekend—the band was great! A: "Looks like you guys thoroughly enjoyed yourselves on vacation!" B: "We sure did! The beaches were beautiful." Just enjoy yourself at the conference and try not to stress about your presentation.

enjoy a long run

In theater, to be continuously performed over a long period of time, as of a specific play. Chicago has certainly enjoyed a long run—it's one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. I can't imagine his play will ever see the stage, let alone enjoy a long run—it's terrible! I know Phantom of the Opera has enjoyed a long run on Broadway, and yet I don't know that I could name a single song from it.

enjoy the ride

To allow oneself to have a pleasurable and satisfactory time during some experience. Usually used in conjunction with phrases like "sit back," "slow down," "buckle up," etc. Look, of course some things might not go to plan on your trip, but you've taken care of everything that you need. So just relax and enjoy the ride! She's so worried about getting a job that she hasn't experienced half of what college is about. She needs to slow down a little and learn to enjoy the ride. I know it's exhausting, but try to enjoy the ride, OK? Your kids will only be this young for such a short period of time.

enjoy your meal

An expression said by a server upon serving food in a restaurant. Here's the pasta for you, and the salmon for you, sir. Enjoy your meal. A: "Enjoy your meal." B: "I'm sorry, Miss, but this isn't what I ordered." I have one burger with bacon and one without. OK, great, enjoy your meal!

*best of both worlds

a situation wherein one can enjoy two different opportunities. (*Typically: enjoy ~; have ~; live in ~.) When Don was a fellow at the university, he had the privileges of a professor and the freedom of a student. He had the best of both worlds. Donna hated to have to choose between retirement and continuing working. She wanted to do both so she could live in the best of both worlds.

Enjoy your meal,

an expression used by food servers after the food has been served. The waiter set the plates on the table, smiled, and said, "Enjoy your meal." Waiter: Here's your dinner. Jane: Oh, this lobster looks lovely! Tom: My steak looks just perfect. Waiter: Enjoy your meal.

enjoy oneself

To have a pleasurable or satisfactory time.