best of the bunch
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Meaning · English
The most excellent or desirable option among a group
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Lựa chọn tuyệt vời hoặc đáng mong muốn nhất trong nhóm
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Literally: most superior of a collection
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She's the best of the bunch, so let's hire her
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “best of the bunch” mean?
The most excellent or desirable option among a group Literally: most superior of a collection
Is “best of the bunch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.