English · Work & Business
the best of both worlds
/ðə best əv bəʊθ wɜːldz/
[/ðə best əv bəʊθ wɜːldz/]
advantages of two options
Intermediatephrase
Definition
A situation in which you enjoy the advantages of two different things at once.
Example
Working from home three days a week gives me the best of both worlds: focus and flexibility.
Working from home three days a week gives me the best of both worlds: focus and flexibility.
Etymology
A 19th-century phrase, with 'both worlds' originally contrasting the earthly and the spiritual.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for praising an arrangement that combines two benefits.