Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
7th June 2025

The best/worst possible

We use this expression to emphasize an extrememly positive or negative idea.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
Yes
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
What happened next?
The worst possible thing - my parents came back early!
Example 2
When is a good time for the meeting?
Well, the best possible time for me is at 2pm. Is that good for you?

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