Meaning
‘That’s the best thing about‘ is a phrase that we use to introduce an opinion. To tell someone what the best part of something is.
Today’s Sentences
- That’s the best thing about work.
- That’s the best thing about traveling.
- That’s the best thing about marriage.
- That’s the best thing about birthdays.
- That’s the best thing about reading a book.
- Writer’s Note
01
That’s the best thing about work.
Situation 1
I just got my paycheck.
That’s the best thing about work.
It truly is.
I like to go for a beer as a little reward for myself.
That’s great.
I believe you should treat yourself once in a while.
Situation 2
I love working with my coworkers.
That’s the best thing about work.
If you can find a great team of people to work with everyday.
It’s definitely uncommon.
I’m glad to hear that you have good relationships at work.
02
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Situation 1
What do you like about traveling?
Having a drink on a terrace at sunset.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
I usually travel on business so I find it hard to have that time to myself.
I definitely recommend it, if you can.
Situation 2
I love booking my tickets and packing.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
It is.
But I do get stressed once the traveling starts.
I agree.
One of the things I hate most is going through airport security.
03
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the wedding?
It’s been great.
But we’ve been working a lot after the honeymoon.
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Having someone there for you when you get home from work.
I do love coming home to a warm house and eating together in the evening.
Situation 2
Why do people get married?
To have someone to share life with.
In good times and bad.
None of my friends wanna get married.
Well, that’s the best thing about marriage is having someone on your side.
04
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Situation 1
What do you wanna do for your birthday?
Let’s have dinner with the family.
Just dinner?
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Eating, laughing, and spending time with family.
Situation 2
Do you know what you want as a gift?
Anything from you will make me happy.
I shouldn’t even have asked.
That’s the best thing about birthdays is the surprise!
Then surprise me!
05
That’s the best thing about reading a book.
Situation 1
I wonder if I should switch to reading ebooks.
Well, it’s more cost effective and better for the environment.
But I like touching paper and turning the pages.
Me too.
And that’s the best thing about reading a book.
Situation 2
I love the smell of books.
Me too.
Especially the rustling sound of pages turning.
That’s the best thing about reading a book, is the experience.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
I agree.
Writer’s Note
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