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Definition at someone’s/something’s in British English

at someone’s/something’s phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that someone or something shows their best/worst etc qualities in a particular event or situation

Example

This is an example of old-fashioned prejudice at its worst.

Example

At his most forceful, Cockburn can be a very persuasive speaker.

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Definition at someone’s/something’s  in British English