at best

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at best — idiom

1. used before a positive statement to show that even the most hopeful view of a si

1.idiom
Definition

used before a positive statement to show that even the most hopeful view of a situation is still not very good.

Example

The little café serves average coffee at best, but the cake is wonderful.

At best, the old car will last another two winters before it breaks down.