at the (very) least
Definition of at the (very) least
—used to indicate the least thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain to happen He wanted to win the race, or at the least, to finish second. It will change your life or, at the very least, teach you something new. At the very least, she deserves to be heard.
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veryplay
: to a high degree : exceedingly
: in actual fact : truly
: exact, precise
: exactly suitable or necessary
: unqualified, sheer
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leastplay
: superlative of1little
: lowest in importance or position
: smallest in size or degree
: one that is least
: superlative of2little
: in the smallest or lowest degree
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