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Free Spirit English / October 5, 2019

35. The Best of Both Worlds – Learn English Idioms with Videos

Have you ever gone ‘glamping’? This is short for ‘glamorous camping’. Instead of camping in a cramped uncomfortable tent and sleeping rough on the ground, glamping is a more luxurious form of camping. It uses large tents or huts that contain comfortable beds and lavish furnishings. Some even have bathrooms attached! If you hate camping but don’t want to stay in a posh hotel, it offers the best of both worlds.

Watch our video on this idiom below!

Learn English - Everyday Idioms #35. The Best of Both Worlds

Transcript

OK, the best of both worlds. So, we need two worlds, and then the best things from them?!

Yes, actually, quite like that. The best of both worlds means the benefits of two different situations enjoyed at the same time.

Let’s look at a few examples of how we can use this phrase naturally:

  • I loved the weather in my old home in Thailand, but I missed the social services of my homeland, the UK. My new home, France, offers the best of both worlds. The weather is fantastic, and so are the social services.
  • If you want the glamour of a sports car but the prices of a small car, the Phord Incredible is the best option for you. It offers the best of both worlds.
  • ePhones have many apps, but they cost a lot. Ambroid phones are cheaper but have fewer apps. I’m looking for something with the best of both worlds.

So, there we are: the best of both worlds. Can you use this phrase in a sentence of your own? If you can, leave it in the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Practice

Let’s practice! Read the questions below and try include today’s idiom in your answers.

  • Have you ever bought an item of clothing that was both comfortable and stylish?
  • Do you like to eat salad? Is there more than one benefit to this type of meal?
  • The word ‘glamping’ means ‘glamorous camping’. Why do you think glamping has become popular in recent years? Do you have anything similar in your country?

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