the least you can/could do
the least (one) could do
Something that someone ought to do; the very minimum someone should do. I know you're angry with your father, but he seems like he really wants to make amends. The least you could do is hear him out. A: "Thank you so much for the lovely card and wonderful bottle of wine!" B: "It was the least we could do after you took care of our pets while we were away."
See also: could, least
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the (very) ˈleast you can/could do
the minimum you should do: The least you can do is apologize. ‘Thank you so much for helping me.’ ‘Well, it was the least I could do.’See also: can, could, least
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- attend to
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league
- better of
- bird has flown, the
- be/have done with somebody/something
- bargain
- bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)