with the best of them

with the best of them
with the best of them phrase
used for saying that someone is as skilful as the most successful players, performers etc

If young Larry goes on playing like this, he’ll be up there with the best of them in a few years’ time.

Thesaurus: skilful and ablesynonym
Main entry: best

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as well or as much as anyone

he'll be out there dancing with the best of them


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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