As good as it gets
phrase
The condition or situation is the best it can be, it can't be better.
This holiday is as good as it gets, I do not think we could find a better one
Often appears as...
- life is as good as it gets
- this job is as good as it gets
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Describing a situation to be disappointing or poor, and it's unlikely to improve.
If this is as good as it gets, then I might need to look for a new job
Often appears as...
- is this as good as it gets
- if this is as good as it gets
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
The condition or situation is the best it can be, it can't be better.
This holiday is as good as it gets, I do not think we could find a better one
Often appears as...
- life is as good as it gets
- this job is as good as it gets
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Describing a situation to be disappointing or poor, and it's unlikely to improve.
If this is as good as it gets, then I might need to look for a new job
Often appears as...
- is this as good as it gets
- if this is as good as it gets
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Optimistic Usage
Used when expressing satisfaction or that something meets the highest standards.
This homemade pie is as good as it gets!
Pro Tip 2/3Peak Performance
Applies to objects or experiences that cannot be improved upon.
The performance of this sports car is as good as it gets.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Phrasing
It’s often used in response to someone asking if a situation can get better.
Trust me, this vacation spot is as good as it gets.
Pro Tip 1/3Optimistic Usage
Used when expressing satisfaction or that something meets the highest standards.
This homemade pie is as good as it gets!
Pro Tip 2/3Peak Performance
Applies to objects or experiences that cannot be improved upon.
The performance of this sports car is as good as it gets.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Phrasing
It’s often used in response to someone asking if a situation can get better.
Trust me, this vacation spot is as good as it gets.
Pro Tip 1/3Optimistic Usage
Used when expressing satisfaction or that something meets the highest standards.
This homemade pie is as good as it gets!
Pro Tip 2/3Peak Performance
Applies to objects or experiences that cannot be improved upon.
The performance of this sports car is as good as it gets.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Phrasing
It’s often used in response to someone asking if a situation can get better.
Trust me, this vacation spot is as good as it gets.
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