at the best of times

at the best of times

In an ideal situation or conditions. Even at the best of times, it is hard to support yourself financially as a musician. With an infant in the house, we only get a few hours of sleep at the best of times.See also: of, times

at the ˈbest of times

even when conditions are good: This car does not go very fast at the best of times, and with four people in it, it will go a lot slower.See also: of, times