With the best of them In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "with the best of them", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-01 10:11

Meaning of With the best of them

With the best of them phrase informal

Used to describe someone who is as talented as the most successful players, entertainers, etc.

He can shoot a gun with the best of them.

At the age of 70, my grandfather can play football with the best of them.

Danny can dance with the best of them despite her intellectual disability.

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Have barely enough time to do something; succeed in doing something by the thinnest of margins

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(still) going strong

Keeping one's health, success, or ability to function well.

Origin of With the best of them

This idiom was first used in 1748.

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