SINCE 1828
nothing less than
idiomDefinition of nothing less than
1
—used to give emphasis to a description The idea is nothing less than revolutionary.
2
—used to say that something is the least that a situation, person, etc., requires or will accept He demands nothing less than the best service.I want nothing less than a full refund!This job requires nothing less than our best effort.
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