at least
at least: a minimum of, no fewer (or less) than
Examples of AT LEAST
- At least the runner finished his first marathon, even if his time wasn’t very good.
- You’ll need to know at least two languages to get a job in the new economy.
at least: a minimum of, no fewer (or less) than
button your lip: do not tell anyone Examples of BUTTON YOUR LIP – Button your lip about the speeding ticket. Don’t tell Dad.– Chris, if it’s all the same to you, could you just pitch and button your lip?
to bite off: to accept as a responsibility or task Examples of TO BITE OFF One mistake that a lot of people make is biting off a lot more than they can chew. Yet one of the best pieces of advice that can be given to an investor is to start small and not bite…
touch and go: risky, uncertain until the end Examples of TOUCH AND GO The outcome of the soccer final was touch and go for the entire match. It was touch and go at one stage whether I would make the journey to hospital.
Hold all the aces: If you say that someone holds all the aces, you mean that they are in a very strong position because they have more advantages and more power than anyone else.Examples: How can I advance in my career when my competitor holds all the aces? In a situation like this, it’s the…
to stand up for: to insist on, to demand; to defend, to support Examples of TO STAND UP FOR Encouraging people to think, and to stand up for what they believe, is terrific. Those men, while misguided on some fronts stood up for what they felt was right.
to fill in: to write answers in; to inform, to tell Examples of TO FILL IN I get the idea, but I’ll need you to fill in some of the details before I understand how it works. The council invites young people to attend workshops or fill in a questionnaire.