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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Illinois has far fewer incentives, Waters said, not the least of which is losing representation in Congress.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While quickly cleaning up the house before departing is a priority for some, that is the least of potential worries.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
And as of right now, fundraising appears to be the least of their worries.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 28 May 2025
At the time, unnoticeable hair loss felt like the least of my worries.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
While quickly cleaning up the house before departing is a priority for some, that is the least of potential worries.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
And as of right now, fundraising appears to be the least of their worries.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 28 May 2025
At the time, unnoticeable hair loss felt like the least of my worries.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 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 9 Jul. 2025.
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