의미: least

least ([동음어] leased) [LITTLE의 최상급] (opp. most) a.

1 가장 작은, 가장 적은
▶ the least distance 최단 거리

2 (중요성·가치가) 가장 낮은

3 《방언》 <아이가> 최연소의; <동식물이> 소형종(小型種)의

4 《미·속어》 시시한, 하찮은, 보잘것 없는
not the least (1) 최소의 …도 없다, 조금도 …않다(not ... At all):There is not the least wind today. 오늘은 바람 한 점 없다. (2) [not를 강조하여] 적지 않은(great):There’s not the least danger. 적지 않은 위험이 있다.
━ n. [보통 the least] 최소; 최소량[액, 정도]
at (the) least (1) [보통 수사 앞에 써서] 적어도; 하다 못해(opp. at most) (2) [at least로] 아무튼, 어쨌든
not in the least 조금도 …않다, 전혀 …아니다(not at all)(cf. not the LEAST)
to say the least (of it) 아무리 줄잡아 말하더라도
━ ad. [때로 the least] 가장 적게
last but not least ⇒ last¹.
least of all 가장 …아니다, 무엇보다도 …않다:I like that least of all. 나는 그것이 제일 싫다./Least of all do I want to hurt you. 너를 해치고 싶은 생각은 조금도 없다./That is least important of all. 그것은 중요성이 가장 적다.
not least 특히, 그 중에서도
not the least=not in the LEAST:He had not the least knowledge of me. 그는 나에 대해서는 전혀 아는 바가 없었다.
(The) least said (the) soonest mended.=The least[less] said the better. 《속담》 말은 적을수록 좋다.

at the very least 관용구

at least

not very much, very little to ask At least he could have phoned. He could have done that.

in the least

in any way, at all Oil prices went up, but the price of gas didn't change in the least.

last but not least

the last one on the list but not the least important Last but not least is Carla, winner of the spelling contest.

not in the least

not at all毫不；一点也不
I am not in the least suspicious of it．对此我毫不怀疑。
She wasn't in the least afraidher Dad was with her．她一点儿也不害怕，因为她父亲和她在一起。

when least expected

Idiom(s): when least expected

Theme: SURPRISE

when one does not expect (something).
• An old car is likely to give you trouble when least expected.
• My pencil usually breaks when least expected.

to say the least

Idiom(s): to say the least

Theme: IGNORE

at the very least; without dwelling on the subject.
• We were not at all pleased with her work—to say the least.
• When they had an accident, they were upset to say the least.

path of least resistance

Idiom(s): path of least resistance

Theme: EASY

to do the easiest thing; to take the easiest route.
• John will follow the path of least resistance.
• I like challenges. I won't usually take the path of least resistance.

line of least resistance

Idiom(s): line of least resistance

Theme: EFFORT

the course of action that will cause least trouble or effort.
• Jane won't stand up for her rights. She always takes the line of least resistance.
• Joan never states her point of view. She takes the line of least resistance and agrees with everyone else.

least of all

Idiom(s): least of all

Theme: IMPORTANCE - LACKING

least; of smallest importance. (Informal.)
• There were many things wrong with the new house. Least of all, the water faucets leaked.
• What a bad day. Many things went wrong, but least of all, I tore my shirt.

Advice is least heeded when most needed.

When a problem is serious, people often do not follow the advice given.

at the actual least

1. At or of the everyman bulk possible; at the complete minimum. Often indicates the acceptance that a greater bulk is acceptable or should be considered. I apperceive you don't accept abundant money, but you should pay for your own banquet at the actual least. The architect said the adjustment assignment would amount $900 at the actual least.2. In any event; regardless; admitting what abroad may accept happened or is the case. I apperceive you aren't absorbed in seeing this play, but at the actual atomic we'll accept a nice night out on the town. I apperceive you don't see eye to eye with your father, but he's aggravating to advance a accord with you at the actual least.Learn more: least, very

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More Idioms/Phrases

alive and well advanced in years add fuel to the flame able to standing on one's head able to breathe freely again Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Accidents will happen. Actions speak louder than words. Advice is least heeded when most needed. All cats are grey in the dark. All that glitters is not gold. All days are short to Industry and long to Idlenes All is fair in love and war All things grow with time - except grief. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.