at the least
at the least
The lowest amount possible; the absolute minimum. Often indicates the belief that a greater amount is likely or should be considered. I'd say it will take four of us at the least to push this out of the way.
See also: least
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at the least
see under at least.
See also: least
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at the (very) ˈleast
used after amounts to show that the amount is the lowest possible: It’ll take a year, at the very least.See also: least
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- at the very least
- as many as
- as many as...
- birdseed
- chicken feed
- if that
- budget dust
- in the order of (some amount)
- in/of the order of
- of the order of (some amount)