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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Bring the best/worst out of someone

Does the expression "to bring the best/worst out of someone" exist?

If so, does it have the same meaning as "to get the best out of someone"?

Thank you.

  

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I would say No and No. " It means to cause that someone to display their best or worst qualities. It is a matter of their character.

— Doctor D

  • I would say No and No.
  • " It means to cause that someone to display their best or worst qualities.
  • It is a matter of their character.
  • "To get the best out of someone" means something slightly different.
  • It means to get their best effort.
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I would say No and No.

The more common expression is "to bring out the best in someone" or "to bring out the worst in someone." It means to cause that someone to display their best or worst qualities. It is a matter of their character.

"To get the best out of someone" means something slightly different. It means to get their best effort. So they are

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