to the best of one's ability
- 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.
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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 — as well as one can, as well as one is able to perform … English contemporary dictionary
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 questions the best of my ability … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
as best as one can — to the best of one s ability … English contemporary dictionary
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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
To get the best of — Best Best, n. Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one s best; to the best of our ability. [1913 Webster] {At best}, in the utmost degree or extent applicable to the case; under the most… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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