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Hello and you Fay Faye Faye Faye.

Hey Rob, how are you enjoying your new life in the countryside?

Oh, it's great, Faye, when I get home at night, I get to smell the fresh air and look out on green fields.

Ah yes, the country life is for me. But come on Rob you must miss the bright lights and the

excitement of living in the city? Well I get that by coming to work right here in the

centre of London I have a great night out and then slip off to the peace and quiet of the country. Perfect.

Perfect? I don't think so. The countryside is too quiet. The city is the only place for me.

No way. I've got the best of both worlds.

Excitement in the city, relaxation in the country. The best of both worlds you think you get the advantages of two very different

things at the same time yes that's right let's hear some examples of the phrase, The Best of Both Worlds in action.

Working part time means I get the best of both worlds.

Time with the kids and a steady income.

Our hotel is by the beach and just a short train ride away from the city,

so we get the best of both worlds.

We get the best of both worlds with our new car, excellent fuel

efficiency and great acceleration and speed. So the phrase the best of both worlds means you have the benefit of two different things and none of the disadvantages.

But surely, Rob, there must be some negative things about living in the country.

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