Idiom idiom
at the time
Meaning
This phrase refers to a particular moment in the past that you are talking about.
Examples
“I did not know the answer at the time.”
“She was very upset about the mistake, but she did not know the full story at the time.”
“Although the decision seemed reckless to his colleagues, he believed it was the only logical course of action at the time.”
Last updated April 22, 2026