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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But Brazil has several advantages over the U.S., not the least of which is its ability to vastly expand its area of arable farmland.
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Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The kiss might be the least of his problems, though, considering the episode ended with a major cliffhanger: the same man who James warned off Kylie returned to the shelter and shot them both.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
But the harsh weather is the least of their problems.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The Broncos have defied expectations this season and played their best when people expect the least of them.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
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Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The kiss might be the least of his problems, though, considering the episode ended with a major cliffhanger: the same man who James warned off Kylie returned to the shelter and shot them both.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
But the harsh weather is the least of their problems.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The Broncos have defied expectations this season and played their best when people expect the least of them.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for the least of
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“The least of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20least%20of. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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