Just curious! Can you guys help me out interpreting this statement?

[benjjang751]

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I know it is definitely far away from medical issues, but I just wanted to hear your thoughts about this.

My english isn't so perfect, so I wanted to ask you guys some questions about how would you guys interpret the following statement.

I was watching a baseball tournament, and the reporter asked Team B's captain how he thinks about their next opponent, Team A. Then he said, 'Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, if not the best.' And, he went on and said few things about how great the pitcher is for the Team A.

So, if this is the case, then what was meant by captain B's statement.
Is it
A) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe. (Respecting the fact that the Team A is indeed the best)
Or,
B) Team A is certainly one of the best teams in Europe, though they may not be absolute best team in Europe. (Acknowledging the fact that Team A is a good team but saying it with some sarcasm or negative nuance.)

I guess in essence, which one would you choose and why? A) vs. B). Please let me know guys thanks in advance!

 

[Dailux]

I don't know why you felt the need to ask this question in multiple sections, or even on a medical message board in general, but I have to think there are better and more appropriate Internet sources for learning English.

The answer is A; it's a common English phrase.

 

[RockinRoll]

WTF!? 😴

 

[username456789]

God dammit.

 

[xrevision]

English homework, or studying for english cert.

 

[Smurfette]

This has nothing to do with medicine or medical students. Closing thread.