I felt nervous all through the interview, but I replied to the questions the best of my ability.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
to the best of one's ability — (or knowledge) as far as one can do or know the text is free of factual errors, to the best of my knowledge … Useful english dictionary
to the best of one's ability — When someone does something to the best of their ability, they do it as well as they possibly can. I felt nervous all through the interview, but I replied to the best of my ability … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
to the best of one's ability — as well as one can, as well as one is able to perform … English contemporary dictionary
as best as one can — to the best of one s ability … English contemporary dictionary
ability — n. 1) to demonstrate, display, exhibit, show ability 2) to appreciate, recognize ability 3) creative; exceptional. great, outstanding, remarkable; innate, natural; latent ability 4) an ounce of ability (he doesn t have an ounce of ability) 5)… … Combinatory dictionary
best — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. (superl. of GOOD) of the most excellent or outstanding or desirable kind (my best work; the best solution; the best thing to do would be to confess). adv. (superl. of WELL(1)). 1 in the best manner (does it best). 2 to… … Useful english dictionary
Best — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. (superl. of GOOD) of the most excellent or outstanding or desirable kind (my best work; the best solution; the best thing to do would be to confess). adv. (superl. of WELL(1)). 1 in the best manner (does it best). 2 to… … Useful english dictionary
best — [best] adj. [ME best, betst < OE betst (akin to Goth batists) < ? IE base * bhad , good > Sans bhadrá ḥ, fortunate, good] 1. superl. of GOOD 2. of the most excellent sort; surpassing all others 3. most suitable, most desirable, most… … English World dictionary
best — I adj. 1) best to + inf. (it is best not to speak of it in public) 2) best that + clause; subj. (it is best that she say/should say nothing to the press) II n. 1) to do, give; try one s (level) best 2) to make the best (of smt.) 3) to get the… … Combinatory dictionary
best — best1 [ best ] function word *** Best is the superlative form of good and well, and can be used in the following ways: as an adjective: Which apples are best for cooking? (after the ): His performance was the best. It was the best party I ve ever … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
