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.

at the best of times

even with the best possible conditions or in the best possible situation Journalism is a highly competitive profession at the best of times. Even at the best of times, this region is hard to farm.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Agner	-	Danish
Vladimer	-	Georgian
Noortje	NO:R-tyə (Dutch)	Dutch, Limburgish
Natalya	nah-TAH-lyah	Russian
Atanasija	-	Serbian, Macedonian
Aseem	-	Indian, Hindi