to the best of

Idioms  

1. To the utmost extent of, especially of one's ability, knowledge, or power. For example, I'm sure he'll do it to the best of his ability, or To the best of my knowledge, they arrive tomorrow. [c. 1500]

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Example Sentences

“It’s just hard to stay on the right track and do every single thing to the best of your ability and consistently do everything the right way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

"I was just washing a car to the best of my ability and having fun with it, with the sponge and everything," Harmon told Entertainment Weekly in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Williams said such research plays a critical role in helping an independent Fed to calibrate the level of interest rates and support the economy to the best of its ability.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Something inevitable that there’s no point rushing towards but, If I live to the best of my ability, like Ram Dass says, will be like taking off a tight shoe.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

“Happens to the best of us,” Henry says.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt