at best

• Usado para indicar a interpretação mais favorável ou otimista de uma situação, frequentemente sugerindo que mesmo no melhor cenário o resultado é limitado ou não ideal.

Used to indicate the most favorable or optimistic interpretation of a situation, often implying that even in the best case, the outcome is limited or not ideal.

1. In the most favorable interpretationB2formal

   Used to indicate the most optimistic or positive outcome or assessment of a situation.

   Na melhor das hipóteses

   • The plan is, at best, a temporary solution.
   • At best, we will finish the project by Friday.
   • His explanation was, at best, confusing.

2. Under the most favorable conditionsB2formal

   Used to describe the maximum possible achievement or result, often implying it is still not very good.

   Na melhor das hipóteses

   • The car can reach, at best, 60 miles per hour.
   • At best, the company will break even this year.
   • The weather will be, at best, partly sunny.