at any rate

Idioms and Phrases

In any event, whatever the case may be; also, at least. For example, At any rate, I promise to be there even if I'm a little late , or It may not pay well, but at any rate it's a job . [Early 1600s] Also see in any case .

Example Sentences

Hyphens are sometimes used in cases like the following: "A never-to-be-forgotten event," "peace-at-any-rate principles."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• anyhow
• ever
• once