English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "and the best" Mean?

Learn what "and the best" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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And the best thing is, this is

It means the speaker thinks the situation will continue and develop from here.

From Collateral Hearts, Episode 60

When do people say this?

Scene Context

A speaker says that what is happening now is only the start of something bigger.

Usage Scenario

Use this to say that an event is only the first step or first stage of something. In dramatic contexts, it can sound like a warning or threat.

Better ways to say it

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This is just the beginning.
2
And this is only the beginning.
3
The best part is, this is just the beginning.

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