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

He asserted that Costco had countered the tariffs to the best of its ability over the past year, and “in many cases” didn’t pass the full cost on to shoppers.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 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

“If there’s one person, two people that aren’t executing to the best of their abilities, he’s going to find that crease,” Rams veteran linebacker Troy Reeder said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

I pulled up on the wire to the best of my ability, but there wasn’t much slack to it.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck