at worst

Related to at worst: pass along, at first, take up time, in the long term, at the latest, at no time

at the worst

At or of the worst, least favorable, or least desirable outcome possible. Often indicates a belief or insinuation that such an outcome will not be disastrous or that a more positive outcome is as likely. Our house wasn't too badly damaged from the flood. We'll have to replace the downstairs carpets at the worst. Although I didn't study for the test, I figured I'd get a B at the worst because the teacher takes his questions right from our homework.

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at worst

1. In the worst possible scenario. In this usage, "the" can be used between "at" and "worst." At the worst, Doug will be an hour late. They're selling some nice stuff at the yard sale, so I think they'll make a few hundred bucks at worst.

2. In one's least positive, effective, or successful state. In this usage, a pronoun is used between "at" and "worst." I'm at my worst when I'm tired. The team is at their worst when they're not working together.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at (the) worst

in the most negative or pessimistic view. At worst, Tom can be seen as greedy. Ann will receive a ticket for careless driving, at the worst.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

at worst

Also, at the worst.

1. In the least favorable circumstance; under the most difficult conditions. For example, Convicted of taking a bribe, the official believed that at worst he would be sentenced to a few months in prison . [1500s]

2. In the least favorable view or supposition, as in No harm done; at the worst I'll copy the tax return again. Chaucer used this sense in Troilus and Cressida: "For at the worst, it may yet short our way." [Late 1300s] For the antonym, see at best.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

at ˈbest/ˈworst

taking the most/least hopeful or positive view: Smoking is at best unpleasant and expensive, and at worst lethal.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

at (the) worst

Under the most negative circumstances, estimation, or interpretation: At worst, the storm will make us postpone the trip.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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at the very worst
at the worst
when (one) least expects it
when (one) is least expecting it
when least expected
least
at least
at least so many
take the path of least resistance
least of all

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释义	at worst Related to at worst: pass along, at first, take up time, in the long term, at the latest, at no time at the worst At or of the worst, least favorable, or least desirable outcome possible. Often indicates a belief or insinuation that such an outcome will not be disastrous or that a more positive outcome is as likely. Our house wasn't too badly damaged from the flood. We'll have to replace the downstairs carpets at the worst. Although I didn't study for the test, I figured I'd get a B at the worst because the teacher takes his questions right from our homework. See also: worst at worst 1. In the worst possible scenario. In this usage, "the" can be used between "at" and "worst." At the worst, Doug will be an hour late. They're selling some nice stuff at the yard sale, so I think they'll make a few hundred bucks at worst. 2. In one's least positive, effective, or successful state. In this usage, a pronoun is used between "at" and "worst." I'm at my worst when I'm tired. The team is at their worst when they're not working together. See also: worst Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at (the) worst in the most negative or pessimistic view. At worst, Tom can be seen as greedy. Ann will receive a ticket for careless driving, at the worst. See also: worst McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. at worst Also, at the worst. 1. In the least favorable circumstance; under the most difficult conditions. For example, Convicted of taking a bribe, the official believed that at worst he would be sentenced to a few months in prison . [1500s] 2. In the least favorable view or supposition, as in No harm done; at the worst I'll copy the tax return again. Chaucer used this sense in Troilus and Cressida: "For at the worst, it may yet short our way." [Late 1300s] For the antonym, see at best. See also: worst The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. at ˈbest/ˈworst taking the most/least hopeful or positive view: Smoking is at best unpleasant and expensive, and at worst lethal. See also: worst Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary at (the) worst Under the most negative circumstances, estimation, or interpretation: At worst, the storm will make us postpone the trip. See also: worst American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: at the very worst at the worst when (one) least expects it when (one) is least expecting it when least expected least at least at least so many take the path of least resistance least of all
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