at most

Idioms and Phrases

Also, at the most or at the outside . 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 .

Example Sentences

Recess appointments also are meant to be temporary and expire at the end of a congressional session - at most, one year.

From BBC

I drove down to the parade, expecting that, at most, I would get 15-20 seconds with Vance on his way to and from his car.

From Salon

Some classic Halloween shorts can be found on Disney+ at most any season, and are worth your attention by virtue of being drawn and animated by hand — still the best way to make cartoons.

From Los Angeles Times

Our driver-tour guide joined us at most stops, and it was fabulous!

From Salon

The less one expects to be observed, the less one is expected to look put-together at most times.

From Los Angeles Times

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