at the (very) outside

at the (very) outside

At the most. The traffic wasn't that bad, so I think I'll only be 15 minutes late at the very outside. What do you think tuition will cost at the outside?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at the (very) outside

at the very most. The car repairs will cost $300 at the very outside. I'm now on my way and I'll be there in three hours at the outside.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

at the outside

see under at most.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

at the outˈside

(of an amount, a number, etc.) at the most; as a maximum: I doubt if this factory makes more than 500 cars a year at the very outside.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at the outside
  • (You) want to step outside?
  • You want to step outside?
  • (You) wanna step outside?
  • get outside (of) (something)
  • get outside of
  • stand outside
  • stand outside (of) (something)
  • no hawkers, no circulars
  • out(side) (of) (someone's) wheelhouse