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.

Examples of the least of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But after what went down in this week's episode, that would be the least of his problems. Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024 Not to be overlooked is that Levin is now a veteran incumbent, which brings a lot to the table — not the least of which is majorities of voters who have elected him repeatedly. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2024 Medical staff discovered the bruises were among the least of his injuries, according to investigators. Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Consulting organizations face many challenges today, not the least of which is the age-old question of how to spotlight their menu of services. Will Conaway, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Van Hove is many things, but the least of them is a playwright. David Benedict, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 Image: Boom Engine type is just one of many design differences between the XB-1 and the eventual Overture craft, not the least of which is size. Tim Stevens, The Verge, 22 Mar. 2024 But cashing in may be the least of Ohio lottery players’ concerns. Amanda Garrett, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Authenticity is the least of it: the mystery surrounding Catherine’s illness and prolonged recovery, out of the public eye, has spawned wild rumors about her physical and mental health, her whereabouts, and her relationship with William. Mark Landler, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2024

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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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