as best one can

English

Pronunciation

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Adverb

as best one can (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) In the best possible way, given the circumstances.

   We tried to make our lives comfortable as best we could.

Translations

in the best possible way, given the circumstances

• Finnish: parhaansa mukaan
• French: tant bien que mal (fr), du mieux possible (fr), au mieux (fr)
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• Scottish Gaelic: mar as fheàrr as urrainn do