I found this line from the movie, 'as good as it gets', and I'm curious about this phrase 'for the best'. I searched its meaning in the dictionary and it said 'well', but I don't think it means 'well' …

Feb 17, 2018 · The definite article "the" is needed here. When using superlatives, "the" is natually used, since the superlative identifies a single example The fastest car is the Bugatti Maths is …

One of my colleagues (not a native English speaker) always ends his emails like this: Bests Mike I guess he means Best regards with Bests. Could someone help explain?

Jan 24, 2022 · The best choice of words always depends on the context, which can include not only what you say, but also the circumstances and any non-verbal actions or gestures.

Jan 8, 2025 · The response is defining "a" (unknown, unspecified) best friend, not a specific one (contrast with "the best friend I had in high school", for example). If the second article was …

The implication is that if the "best" thing you can say is bad, the reality is that it could be even worse. So "a dubious proposition at best" means that the proposition is definitely questionable, …

Example: Honda and Toyota are one the best selling cars in the US. Is the use of "one" correct in the above sentence since the subject is plural (Honda and Toyota)? I realize i could put "two" or...

Quite commonly used in India, the phrase "the best out of bests" is claimed to denote that you get something that is unmatched and of above-all quality. However, I avoid using this most of the …

A (about) and C (regarding) are synonymous. About is the most natural preposition, regarding is more stilted. They both indicate questions which concern the course itself, such as what topics …

May 12, 2015 · 4 Best is used all the time when talking about two things or people. "The best 1998 science fiction movie about people fornicating with chickens inside the Astrodome is …