APAD: best of both worlds

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Definition

   the acceptance of a single thing in diverse environments

 

Examples

   1) Having the opportunity to enjoy a beach while being able to work is the

   best of both worlds.

 

   2) The artist's music was embraced in both mainstream pop and alternative

   music circles, showcasing the best of both worlds.

 

Etymology

   The phrase's origin lies in the English language, highlighting the idea of

   acceptance across diverse domains or environments.

 

Synonyms

   widely embraced, universally accepted, cross-environment success

 

- englishdaily626.com [edited]

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That's how a friend of mine feels both in the US and back in the old country.

Unlike the cynical natives or the hollow jet-setters, he said, he rooted in two

continents and savored the best of both worlds.