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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Young finished with a career-high four turnovers and the Panthers collectively took a step back in a 30-14 loss to a middling Cowboys team missing some key starters, not the least of which were quarterback Dak Prescott and All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs. —

Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Sea-level rise actually reduces ocean frontage, but that’s the least of the problems with his assessment. —

Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 The team struggled to a 22-31 record during his residency, although their subpar performance would turn out to be the least of his problems. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Regardless of where you’re headed, worrying about your valuables arriving in one piece at your destination should be the least of your problems. —

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