the best person to get the job done

[navi tasan]

Which are correct?

1) Tom is the best to get the job done.
2) Tom is the best for getting the job done.

3) Tom is the best person to get the job done.
4) Tom is the best person for getting the job done.

 

[jutfrank]

Correct in what sense? What are you trying to say?

Do you mean Tom is the best man for the job?

 

[navi tasan]

Thank you very much, Jutfrank,

Yes, that is what I mean, although I have a feeling that 'get the job done' might have the connotation that doing the job won't be easy.

I am interested in the structure. 'Get the job done' could be replaced with 'make the dessert' as far as I am concerned.

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

He's the best choice. He can get get the job done.

 

[jutfrank]

I am interested in the structure. 'Get the job done' could be replaced with 'make the dessert' as far as I am concerned.

Okay, but please make it clear next time. It's often very hard work trying to work out what your questions are really asking.

Here:

Tom is the best person to get the job done.
Sheila is the best person to make the dessert.
I'm not the best person to answer your question.