to a (bare) minimum

idiom

: as low as possible
We need to keep expenses to a (bare) minimum.

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Even ambient light won’t ruin the moment thanks to Anti-Reflection Pro, which keeps glare to a minimum. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025 Smiling, eye contact and small talk should be kept to a minimum and be strictly mundane. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025 Most troop activity has been confined to the two-square-mile area, keeping traffic and other potential hassles to a minimum. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 July 2025 Think of it as an acronym with digestible actionable items: T — take breaks often, A — actively engage in just one task at hand, K — keep distractions to a minimum, E — eliminate multitasking and F — take five minutes to refocus by having a mini workout, doing mindfulness or a fun activity. Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for to a (bare) minimum

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“To a (bare) minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20%28bare%29%20minimum. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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