bare minimum

Frequency: 8.218.5 per million words

The smallest amount that is just enough.

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Examples (10)

  • We only did the bare minimum to get the project done on time.
  • He always does more than the bare minimum required.
  • The budget cuts mean we can only afford the bare minimum for supplies.
  • To pass the exam, you need to know at least the bare minimum of each topic.
  • She expects us to deliver more than just the bare minimum quality.
  • Survival in the wilderness requires only the bare minimum: food, water, and shelter.
  • They provided the refugees with the bare minimum of humanitarian aid.
  • Just give me the bare minimum details; I don't need a long explanation.
  • The restaurant meets the bare minimum health standards, but barely.
  • Many companies only offer the bare minimum benefits to their employees.