the least of
idiom
: something of the lowest importance, strength, value, etc.
That's the least of my worries/problems.
We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children.
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Brazil Must Improve Under Ancelotti Qualification is coming, but for Carlo Ancelotti and the Brazil squad this is the least of their worries.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
From treating naturally dry lips to combating harsh weather, a lip balm that nourishes throughout a long day should be the least of your worries.
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 28 May 2025
As long as a player is committed to improvement, the venue should be the least of the concerns.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Unless Hairston flops, boundary cornerback will be the least of their draft concerns for a long time.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
From treating naturally dry lips to combating harsh weather, a lip balm that nourishes throughout a long day should be the least of your worries.
—Valerie Butler, Essence, 28 May 2025
As long as a player is committed to improvement, the venue should be the least of the concerns.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Unless Hairston flops, boundary cornerback will be the least of their draft concerns for a long time.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the least of
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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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