best of the bunch

best of the bunch
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.

I once heard father say that, with all his faults, he was the best of the bunch.


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  • (the) best of the bunch — the best/pick/of the bunch phrase the best person or thing in a group Thesaurus: best person or thing or the best examplesynonym Main entry: bunch * * * the best/pick of the ˈbunch …   Useful english dictionary

  • the best of the bunch — the best (or the pick) of the bunch the best in a particular group …   Useful english dictionary

  • best of the bunch — best one of the whole group, cream of the crop, creme de la creme …   English contemporary dictionary

  • (the) pick of the bunch — the best/pick/of the bunch phrase the best person or thing in a group Thesaurus: best person or thing or the best examplesynonym Main entry: bunch * * * the best/pick of the ˈbunch …   Useful english dictionary

  • pick of the bunch — best of the group, cream of the crop …   English contemporary dictionary

  • pick of the bunch —  Best, pick on Find fault with …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • bunch — [[t]bʌ̱ntʃ[/t]] ♦♦♦ bunches, bunching, bunched 1) N COUNT: usu sing, oft N of n, adj N A bunch of people is a group of people who share one or more characteristics or who are doing something together. [INFORMAL] My neighbours are a bunch of… …   English dictionary

  • best — [[t]be̱st[/t]] ♦ 1) Best is the superlative of good. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus... It s not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of… …   English dictionary

  • bunch — n. & v. n. 1 a cluster of things growing or fastened together (bunch of grapes; bunch of keys). 2 a collection; a set or lot (best of the bunch). 3 colloq. a group; a gang. v. 1 tr. make into a bunch or bunches; gather into close folds. 2 intr.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • bunch —  1. Group.  2. best of the bunch Best of those available …   A concise dictionary of English slang

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