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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to the best of

I also had to make sure that I expressed everything which I’ve prepared to the best of my ability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Lutnick told the committee that, to the best of his knowledge, he had only learned this year that Epstein had been an investor in the firm.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

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From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

“We have to enjoy today. So if you’re saving towards things and goals in your future, fund those to the best of your ability, and then spend the rest.”

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026

“I’m a prototype sent to your planet to collect data on what you Earthlings call emotions. I’m not human, as you can clearly see when I play basketball to the best of my ability.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick