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Idioms  

1. Benefits from two seemingly opposed alternatives, as in Jenny taught in the morning only and worked on her book afternoons, so she had the best of both worlds. Charles Kingsley used this idiom in Westward Ho! (1855): “Make the best of both worlds.” Also see make the best of it.

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Example Sentences

"People choose hotels for their services. People choose Airbnbs for the space... now, we're giving you the best of both worlds", the company's chief executive Brian Chesky said in a statement.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

Just before you gnaw one, you dunk it, getting the best of both worlds: the satisfying, crunchy bite to go with that vinegary, hot coating.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2020

“A scatter garden, with their names engraved on a wall, offers the best of both worlds, the free-spirit nature of scattering plus a permanent memorial.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2016

Advocates of state capitalism say it combines the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector along with the stability that comes from government backing.

From BusinessWeek • Feb. 2, 2012

But artists increasingly want the best of both worlds, the high-budget feature film projected in the gallery space.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2010