at least

idiom

2 meanings of at least

1
minimum amountidiom
No less than a certain number or amount, and maybe more.
The movie is at least two hours long.
You have to be at least sixteen to drive a car here.
2
if nothing elseidiom
In any case, no matter what else happens or is true.
We missed the bus, but at least it wasn't raining.
If you can't come to the party, at least call me.

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Origin

From Middle English at leste, which came from Old English æt lǣstan.