At Best (Adverb)
Meaning
Under the best of conditions; "at best we'll lose only the money".
Examples
- The chances of the business succeeding are at best 50-50, considering the intense competition.
- We will likely not see a significant improvement in the weather for the rest of the day, and at best we'll only have a slight break from the rain.
- In her condition, the patient will recover in several weeks at best.
- It is likely to be years before this problem is solved, and at best it may only be mitigated.
- This job can't guarantee any sort of security or advancement opportunities at best.