Idiom: at (the very) least

Meaning

Idiom: at (the very) least

— At least 50 people will be at the conference but let’s make a reservation for 60 to be safe.

— At the very least I expect you to start arriving on time every day this month or we’re going to terminate your employment.

— I may not like it but at least I have a job.

— At least you could have let me know that you'd changed your mind and weren't coming.

— At the very least he should be charged with lying under oath.

— Our president is the worst! We should be trying to teach our kids to tell the truth at the very least.

— Well, at least you learned what not to do. Don't be discouraged. Keep trying and eventually you will succeed.

— The forecast is calling for 12 inches of snow at the very least so it would be wise to do some grocery shopping today and get new batteries.

— You should be at the airport at least two hours in advance for international flights.

— At least I was able to see my mother for a few hours before she passed away.