as best one can
- idiom
:
lo mejor que se puede
- And to continue to strip, as best one could, the influence and power of the aristocracy, which was mainly to be felt in the countryside.
And again, it's about balancing that as best one can.
- And again, it's about balancing that as best one can.
Examples
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She prepared for the exam as best one can, studying every night and practicing sample questions.
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He tried to finish the project on time, as best one can, despite the numerous obstacles he faced.
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During the presentation, she spoke clearly and confidently, as best one can, to engage her audience.
Synonyms
82
1.4
As far as you can
24
3.9
Do something as fully as possible
13
7.7
As much as possible
3
6.2
As much as possible
1
7.0
To a very high degree, showing excellent quality
Using all your strength and effort
Antonyms
How Well
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to the utmost extent of one's ability' is directly and compositionally derivable from the parts: 'as' (comparative), 'best' (maximum degree), 'one' (a generic person) and 'can' (ability), so a learner who knows these words can infer the phrase. This is a common comparative/degree pattern in English (and has clear parallels in many languages), making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner without prior exposure.
Etymology
As best one can creates a simple image: imagine someone trying to fix a broken bike with only a few tools, working hard and using everything they have. That's why it means 'to do something as well as you can'.