The best of us refers to the members of a group who excel in some way that is pertinent to the group's identity, focus, or sense of purpose and duty. The group can be a small one or it can include everybody.
Should a comparative or a superlative be used in this sentence? Why? In my experience, it's better / it's best to have only one best friend who is reliable.
The best way to use "the best way" is to follow it with an infinitive. However, this is not the only way to use the phrase; "the best way" can also be followed by of with a gerund: The best way of increasing morale in the workplace is to care about the workers. The best way of preventing a heart attack is to both exercise regularly and eat well.
In one post, a commenter maintained that the phrases "I did my best" and "I did the best I could" don't mean quite the same thing. If it is true, what is the fine difference between the two?
So, " It is the best ever " means it's the best of all time, up to the present. " It was the best ever " means either it was the best up to that point in time, and a better one may have happened since then, or it includes up to the present.
