all my best

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   A friendly closing used to send good wishes at the end of a letter or message.

   Grammar: Stands alone as a sign-off, usually followed by a comma and your name: 'All my best, Dana.'

   Patterns

   • All my best,
   • All my best to someone

   Thanks for all your help. All my best, Maria.

   All my best to you and your family.

   I'll write again soon — all my best.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Everything of the highest quality that a person can offer or wish for someone.

   Grammar: Used in phrases like 'give someone all my best', where it works as the object of the verb.

   Patterns

   • give someone all my best
   • send someone all my best

   I gave the project all my best, and it still wasn't enough.

   She sent him all my best wishes for his recovery.

Common combinations

all my best wishes

Please accept all my best wishes for your new job.

all my best to someone

All my best to your mother — I hope she feels better soon.

give something all my best

I gave the race all my best and finished second.

all the best

All the best with your exams next week!

Synonyms and how they differ

all the best

The far more common sign-off; 'all my best' sounds slightly warmer and more personal.

best wishes

A more formal sign-off, often used in cards and business letters.

regards

Neutral and businesslike; 'all my best' is friendlier and less formal.

Word family

best adjective

of the highest quality or standard.

best wishes phrase

a polite expression of good hopes for someone.

Commonly confused: all my best or all the best?

Practice

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