even in the best of times
even in the best of times
Even in an ideal situation or conditions. Even in 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 even in the best of times.
See also: even, of, times
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
even in the best of times
even when things are good; even when things are going well. It is hard to get high-quality leather even in the best of times. John had difficulty getting a loan even in the best of times because of his poor credit record.
See also: even, of, times
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- even as
- even then
- Don't even look like
- don't even look like (something)
- a dead clock is correct twice a day
- a dead clock is right twice a day
- a stopped clock is right twice a day
- correct
- even now
- even now/then