English idiom

the best of both worlds

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Figurative meaning

A situation in which you enjoy the advantages of two different things at the same time.

Why this phrase?

Two alternatives are pictured as separate worlds, while the phrase imagines keeping the best features of each.

Example

“Working from home gives me the best of both worlds: a career and time with my family.”

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on the fence

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

balancing act

a difficult situation in which someone must divide time, attention, or importance between competing needs

double-edged sword

something that has both great benefits and serious risks

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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