At The Best (Adverb)
Meaning
Under the best of conditions; "at best we'll lose only the money".
Examples
- At best the new policy will only slow the decline of the economy.
- They will likely miss the deadline, at best they will only make it by the end of the week.
- Her singing voice is mediocre at best, but she makes up for it with her energetic stage presence.
- In conditions of low humidity, this coating is useful at best for short-term protection against such corrosive substances.
- The concert was highly overpriced at best, not worth the time even if they offered free seating.