level best

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The very best that one can do.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɛvl̩ ˈbɛst/ /ˌlɛv(ə)l ˈbɛst/ En-au-level best.ogg

Word forms

level best level bests

Etymology

From level (“well balanced; even, steady”) + best.

Related words

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