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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Alysa Liu probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal.
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The former prince’s estrangement from the royal family is the least of his woes, as the prince’s funds are running low amid legal troubles.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But in an interview after, that medal seemed to be the least of his concerns.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Johnson was the least of their O-line concerns.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The former prince’s estrangement from the royal family is the least of his woes, as the prince’s funds are running low amid legal troubles.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But in an interview after, that medal seemed to be the least of his concerns.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Johnson was the least of their O-line concerns.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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