at least so many
at least
1. No less than (a certain amount). I didn't expect so many guests! We'll need at least five more seats at the table for dinner. I try to keep at least $1,000 in my bank account at all times.
2. Used to emphasize a positive occurrence amid disappointments. At least it only rained for two days of your trip! OK so Tom didn't come over tonight. At least he still called you.
See also: least
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at least so many
no less than; no fewer than. There were at least four people there that I knew. I want to spend at least three weeks in Mexico.
See also: least, many
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- at least
- when (one) least expects it
- when (one) is least expecting it
- least
- when least expected
- take the path of least resistance
- least of all
- at the very worst
- at the worst
- at worst