How to Pronounce "at the best of times"
expression
AT thuh BEST uhv TYMZ
AT thuh BEST ov TYMZ
Definition
Used to say that something is difficult, unpleasant, or not very good, even when conditions are ideal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh BEST uhv TYMZ
UK
AT thuh BEST ov TYMZ
Listen in Context
I find driving stressful at the best of times.
The internet here is slow at the best of times.
The room feels cold at the best of times.
I'm not a fan of crowded places at the best of times, so festivals are tough for me.