How to Pronounce "even in the best of times"
expression
EE-vin in thuh BEST uv TYMZ
EE-vn in thuh BEST ov TYMEZ
Definition
Used to say that something is true, difficult, or challenging, even when conditions are as good as possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈivɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
ˈiːvən/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛst/ /ˈɒv/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-vin in thuh BEST uv TYMZ
UK
EE-vn in thuh BEST ov TYMEZ
Listen in Context
Even in the best of times, this job is stressful.
The store struggles even in the best of times.
Even in the best of times, money is tight for many people.
My car breaks down even in the best of times, so I don’t trust it in winter.