at best — used to emphasize that something is not very good, even when described in the most favorable way
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to emphasize that something is not very good, even when described in the most favorable way
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt best/
Korean meaning: 기껏해야, 잘해봐야 (최선의 경우라도 좋지 않음을 강조)
Korean pronunciation: **앳** 베스트
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are amateur at best
- The weather forecast is unreliable at best
- His excuse was creative at best, ridiculous at worst
at best
ADVERB//æt best//
used to emphasize that something is not very good, even when described in the most favorable way
used to emphasize that something is not very good, even when described in the most favorable way
Even at rest, worried about the test - prepared at best!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'at'(~에서)과 'best'(최고)가 결합된 관용구로, 16세기부터 '최선의 상황에서도'라는 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are amateur at best”
“The weather forecast is unreliable at best”
“His excuse was creative at best, ridiculous at worst”
“The internet connection here is slow at best”
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