even if only

even if only

Even if it is done only for this reason or to this end (as opposed to other, perhaps more important ones). The phrase is used to describe the least of a task that one can or should do. You need to call your mom, even if only to tell her that you landed safely in London.
See also: even, if
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • eggs is eggs
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • 57
  • Heinz
  • Heinz 57
  • Heinz 57 (variety)
  • Heinz 57 variety
  • how about
  • how/what about...?