best of both worlds

/bˈɛst ɒv bˈəʊθ wˈɜːldz/

/bˈɛst ʌv bˈoʊθ wˈɜːldz/

[phrase]

best of both worlds

[PHRASE]

a situation that allows one to have two different advantages at the same time

Examples

1. [♪ INTRO] Catch-and-release fishing is supposed to be the best of both worlds: The anglers get the joy of a day spent on the water, and the fish gets to live another day.

2. They’ve got the best of both worlds: poison for their predators and venom for their prey.

3. We really liked the chew factor of the bread flour with a combination of all purpose, to kind of give us best of both worlds.

4. I believe that living at college gives you the best of both worlds: a place where both study and social life can thrive.