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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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single best thing

<Mom> He's the [single best thing/best single thing] that ever happened to me.

Which is correct? Is there any difference between the two?
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" It's a common phrase. Best single thing sounds like there might be double things and triple things.

— BarbaraPA

  • " It's a common phrase.
  • Best single thing sounds like there might be double things and triple things.
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Use "single best thing." It's a common phrase.

Best single thing sounds like there might be double things and triple things.
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How about "Rising food prices is the biggest single challenge/the single biggest challenge facing this country"?
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I'd put "single" before "biggest."
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