(the) best of a bad bunch
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be the best of a bad bunch — be the best of a bad bunch/lot British & Australian to be slightly less bad than other bad people or things in a group. This picture isn t exactly what I would have chosen, but it was the best of a bad lot … New idioms dictionary
(the) best of a bad lot — the best of a bad ˈbunch idiom (BrE also the best of a bad ˈlot) (informal) a person or thing that is a little better than the rest of a group, although none are very good Main entry: ↑bestidiom … Useful english dictionary
best of a bad bunch — The best that could be obtained from a list of options that were not exactly what was required … The small dictionary of idiomes
be the best of a bad lot — be the best of a bad bunch/lot British & Australian to be slightly less bad than other bad people or things in a group. This picture isn t exactly what I would have chosen, but it was the best of a bad lot … New idioms dictionary
best — best1 W1S1 [best] adj [superlative of good] [: Old English; Origin: betst] 1.) better than anything else or anyone else in quality, skill, how effective it is etc ▪ He won the best actor award. ▪ What s the best way to cook this fish? ▪ The best… … Dictionary of contemporary English
best — [[t]be̱st[/t]] ♦ 1) Best is the superlative of good. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus... It s not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of… … English dictionary
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