Idiom: at (the very) least
Meaning
Idiom: at (the very) least
- at a minimum, no less than, a particular amount or number (probably more)
- any way, even if nothing else happens or is true
Example sentences
— At least 50 people will be at the conference but let’s make a reservation for 60 to be safe.
— At the very least I expect you to start arriving on time every day this month or we’re going to terminate your employment.
— I may not like it but at least I have a job.
— At least you could have let me know that you'd changed your mind and weren't coming.
— At the very least he should be charged with lying under oath.
— Our president is the worst! We should be trying to teach our kids to tell the truth at the very least.
— Well, at least you learned what not to do. Don't be discouraged. Keep trying and eventually you will succeed.
— The forecast is calling for 12 inches of snow at the very least so it would be wise to do some grocery shopping today and get new batteries.
— You should be at the airport at least two hours in advance for international flights.
— At least I was able to see my mother for a few hours before she passed away.
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