Taking the most optimistic view (2,4)

I believe the answer is:

at best

(Other definitions for at best that I've seen before include "In the most favourable circumstances" , "In the optimal situation" , "In the optimum situation" , "In the most optimistic situation" , "Under optimum conditions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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