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at the very least

idiom
Meaning

at least; as an absolute minimum; emphatic form of at the least.


Examples
SIMPLE

At the very least, you should call your mother today.

CONTEXTUAL

The project will take three days at the very least, so do not expect it finished by tomorrow.

COMPLEX

He realized that at the very least, he owed them a sincere apology for his lack of professionalism during the meeting.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    not in the least

    not at all, not in any way

  2. 02

    to say the least

    Used to suggest an understatement.

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