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(idiomatic, singular only) A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

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best of both worlds

Source Word

best of both worlds

Noun

idiomatic singular singular-only uncountable

(idiomatic, singular only) A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

Japanese Meaning

相反する二つのもの・状況それぞれの良い面だけを取り入れ、両方のメリットを享受する状態。 / 双方の利点や恩恵をうまく組み合わせた、双方の最良の部分を得ること。

Living in a small coastal town with reliable high-speed internet gives me the best of both worlds.

高速で安定したインターネットが使える小さな海辺の町に住むことは、穏やかな海辺の暮らしと現代的な通信環境という二つの利点を同時に享受できるということだ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, singular only) A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

That movie was both hilarious and touching; it was the best of both worlds.