best end

British

noun

the end of the neck of lamb, pork, etc, nearest to the ribs

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Who got the best end of the deal?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

So, if you have a few eggplants on hand, here are your top tips for the best end result: nothing squishy, soggy, bitter or unappetizing here.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

UN development programme administrator Achim Steiner said: "The best end to the story will be when that oil actually is sold and leaves the region altogether."

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

"The best end to the story will be when that oil actually is sold and leaves the region altogether."

From Reuters • Aug. 11, 2023

Yep, it’s incredible, amazin’ and unbelievable, but the li’l fellers do occasionally catch the best end of the stick.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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