to a (bare) minimum

idiom

: as low as possible
We need to keep expenses to a (bare) minimum.

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The towers would also be set well back from the beachfront and Collins Avenue, reducing shadow effects to a minimum. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025 Kate Middleton and Prince William are typically known for keeping their public displays of affection to a minimum, but lately, the couple have been sharing glimpses into their private connection. Simon Perry, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Though Australia, winner of the first three seasons of SailGP, made a big mistake on the start line, and New Zealand, the dominant performer across Season 4, made mistakes on the race course, Canada kept its errors to a minimum. Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 The actress kept her makeup look to a minimum, opting for a subtle glossy lip and bold lashes, and wore her hair in loose curls. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to a (bare) minimum

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“To a (bare) minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20%28bare%29%20minimum. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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