BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, THE Definition & Meaning

best of both worlds, the

Benefits from two seemingly opposed alternatives, as in Jenny taught in the morning only and worked on her book afternoons, so she had the best of both worlds. Charles Kingsley used this idiom in Westward Ho! (1855): “Make the best of both worlds.” Also see make the best of it.

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"People choose hotels for their services. People choose Airbnbs for the space... now, we're giving you the best of both worlds", the company's chief executive Brian Chesky said in a statement.

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Hospital officials said they are trying to give South L.A. patients the best of both worlds: the support of a trained and empathetic nurse midwife and the emergency capabilities of an obstetrician if something goes wrong.

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Mendes’s elegant direction gives viewers the best of both worlds; the picture has the globe-trotting locations, bold action set pieces and unapologetic sensuality of classic Bond but the snappy pace and grounded action of contemporary blockbusters.

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Give Dad the best of both worlds — the flavor of an everything bagel with the luxury of a tender omelet — with this cheesy recipe.

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This blend of documentary and fiction yields the best of both worlds—the suspense of a carefully crafted plot and the vivid immediacy of an eyewitness account.

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The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry The best of friends must part

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