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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Puff’s 50-month sentence was a result of his being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, the least of his charges. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025 This encyclopedic novel touches on several philosophical themes, not the least of which is questioning the nature of reality. Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025 But today’s hair raising driving exams are the least of Colette’s worries. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 Who knew rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw would be the least of the concerns? Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the least of

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