How to Pronounce "best of both worlds"
expression
BEST-uhv-BOHTH-WURLDZ
BEST-ov-BOHTH-WURLDZ
Definition
The benefits or advantages of two different things at the same time, usually when it’s hard to have both together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈboʊθ/ /ˈwɝɫdz
British English
bˈɛst/ /ˈɒv/ /bˈəʊθ/ /wˈɜːldz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEST-uhv-BOHTH-WURLDZ
UK
BEST-ov-BOHTH-WURLDZ
Listen in Context
With this job, I have the best of both worlds—good pay and flexible hours.
Online classes let students get the best of both worlds: study at home and get a real diploma.
Living near the city gives me the best of both worlds—city fun and quiet parks.
She works part-time, so she gets the best of both worlds—more free time and a steady income.