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looking his best vs looking at his best

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Looking his best' means appearing as attractive or well-dressed as possible, while 'looking at his best' would imply observing someone at their peak performance or appearance.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 4113 views

looking his best

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone appearing as attractive or well-dressed as possible.

This phrase is used to describe someone who is dressed or groomed in a way that enhances their appearance, making them look very good.

Examples:

He always makes sure he's looking his best when he goes out.
She spent hours getting ready to look her best for the party.

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I admit he's not looking his best.
But you want your dad looking his best, right?
I know Boris knew there was a side of his family that wasn't looking out for his best interests, but I doubt he suspected Dmitry was on that side.
CHLOE: Clark Kent the best-looking best man in town.
Only the best-looking and best-educated lawyer in the whole OC.
best-looking best man in the world.
Jesus has no problem with Grace looking her best.
After all, you're not looking your best.
Alright, but I do wish you'd waited until I had the house looking its best.
You're the best-looking guy I know.
You are now competing with that turkey For the best-looking bird.
Best looking mayor I've ever seen.
You're looking at the best equipped lab in the country.
What you're looking at are best- and worst-case analyses.
Bill... I mean, Jason was the best-looking guy there.
You're looking at the best screen ever -
He's looking for the best place to strike.
They're the best-looking by far.
Ted, that is the best-looking turturkeykey I have ever seen.
I'm the best looking person here.

Alternatives:

looking great
looking fantastic
looking sharp
looking fabulous
looking amazing

looking at his best

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It implies observing someone at their peak performance or appearance.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that someone is performing or appearing exceptionally well, at the peak of their abilities or attractiveness.

Examples:

He was looking at his best during the final performance of the season.
The athlete was looking at his best during the championship game.

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I admit he's not looking his best.
You're looking at the best equipped lab in the country.
What you're looking at are best- and worst-case analyses.
You're looking at the best screen ever -
You're looking at the best drilling team in the world.
I'm looking at the best thing for me.
But you want your dad looking his best, right?
With everything on it, as this one has got, you'll be looking at the best part of £25,000.
I don't think I'm looking at the best source for a lesson in boundaries.
I don't think I'm looking at the best source for a lesson in boundaries.
The Council is now looking at the best way to start a political dialogue on this sensitive issue both at bilateral level and within the EUROMED context.
You're looking at the best chip guy in the business.
Looking at the best case scenario, let's suppose the boy is unique... and he doesn't understand what he's just done.
The COREPER ambassadors are looking at how best to ensure that high-quality Member States' diplomats can be brought into the service early.
The EU, with other partners, is currently looking at how best to promote a process of engagement.
CHLOE: Clark Kent the best-looking best man in town.
Anything short of perfect here, he's looking at bogie at best.
Only the best-looking and best-educated lawyer in the whole OC.
We need your daughter to see you looking at your best, if she's to know you're back on your feet and well again.
best-looking best man in the world.

Alternatives:

performing at his best
appearing at his best
doing his best
looking his finest
looking his most attractive

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