“at the very least”
Used to indicate the minimum that is true or acceptable in a situation, even if nothing else is certain. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "at the very least" in the video clips below.
Hear how "at the very least" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Big Bang Theory, Bridgerton, Dexter 20 06, Gossip Girl, Pride And Prejudice and 3 more.
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YouTubeLex Fridman991K views · 2021-11-03
Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream | Lex Fridman Podcast #237
“at the very least”
right um … one of the things that i'm hearing about
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“at the very least,”
and not having the common courtesy of, … turning around
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YouTubeLex Fridman1.1M views · 2025-07-12
DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting | Lex Fridman Podcast #474
“at the very least,”
If you get it wrong, … you're gonna spin out
and properly hit a wall
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TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S03E07
“At the very least,”
WOLOWITZ:
Come on. … when she found out Leonard
was upset about it,
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TV ShowBridgerton
Bridgerton — S01E07
“at the very least.”
I merely ask that you have a think on it… … The ton has been desperate for you since you returned.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S08E02
“At the very least,”
some possibilities. … she's a window to your past
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S01E15
“At the very least.”
I figured you were owed some apologetic souvlaki, … Hey, Georgie. It was good to see you last night.
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TV ShowPride And Prejudice
Pride And Prejudice — S01E06
“At the very least.”
I hope very much
we shall stay a few weeks. … (MOTHER): When you've
killed your own birds,
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TV ShowSquid Game
Squid Game — S03E04
“at the very least,”
[Jeong-dae] So as I understand it, … we choose three people to kill
from the get-go,
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TV ShowStranger Things 20 16
Stranger Things 20 16 — S05E03
“At the very least,”
Well, would you look at that, Santa?
Another miracle. … couldn't hurt her mood.
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