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Sep 14
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1096 – How to Use “At Least” Naturally

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English
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It’ll take at least an hour. At least nobody was hurt. You could at least say thank you. At least I tried. 

At least is a very common expression in everyday English, and we use it in several different ways. Sometimes it means the minimum amount. Sometimes it helps us look at the positive side of a bad situation. And sometimes we use at least to tell someone, hey! You could have done something! Have you ever wondered how you an use at least? If so, you’re in luck - because today, we’re going to look at all the ways you can use at least naturally in everyday English.


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