best of both worlds

Meaning

This expression refers to a situation where you can enjoy the advantages of two very different opportunities at the same time. It is used when you do not have to choose between two options because you get the benefits of both. The tone is highly positive and encouraging.

Examples

• By working from home three days a week, she gets the best of both worlds.

  By working from home three days a week, she gets the best of both worlds.

• Living in the suburbs gives us the best of both worlds: a quiet neighborhood and easy access to the city.

  Living in the suburbs gives us the best of both worlds: a quiet neighborhood and easy access to the city.

• He has the best of both worlds with his new job because he travels often but still gets a high salary.

  He has the best of both worlds with his new job because he travels often but still gets a high salary.

• Our hybrid car offers the best of both worlds, combining fuel efficiency with a powerful engine.

  Our hybrid car offers the best of both worlds, combining fuel efficiency with a powerful engine.

• Going to college part-time lets you get the best of both worlds by earning money while getting a degree.

  Going to college part-time lets you get the best of both worlds by earning money while getting a degree.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ She has the best of two worlds.

  ✓ She has the best of both worlds.

  The idiom is fixed with the word 'both' instead of 'two'.

• ✗ I want to get the best both worlds.

  ✓ I want to get the best of both worlds.

  Do not forget the preposition 'of' after 'best'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Working remotely while living in a cheap country gives her the ___.

  💡 Enjoying two benefits at once

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  best of both worlds

• If you buy this convertible, you get the ___: a sporty ride and fresh air.

  💡 Two positive aspects combined

  Show answer

  best of both worlds