at most

Idioms  

1. Also,. At the largest amount, the furthest limit; also, in the most extreme case. For example, She'll be finished in two weeks at the most, or It'll take two weeks at the outside, or At most the chef uses a tiny bit of pepper. The terms with most date from the 1300s; at the outside from the mid-1800s. Also see at best.

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at most

Fortunately, this heatwave is likely to be short-lived, lasting two or three days at most.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Some analysts believed the U.S. market for obesity medications could be worth $12 billion at most.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

It caused light to moderate shaking at an intensity expected to cause, at most, very light damage, according to the USGS.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

And they stand for reelection at most once.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

It was a simple pebble, an ounce at most.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

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