do the bare minimum — to do only the least amount of work or effort required
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to do only the least amount of work or effort required
Pronunciation (IPA): /duː ðə ˈber ˈmɪnɪməm/
Example Sentences
- My lazy roommate does the bare minimum - he only washes one plate when he's hungry.
- She studied the bare minimum and somehow passed the exam.
- The company provides bare minimum benefits - just enough to avoid lawsuits.
do the bare minimum
NOUN[/duː ðə ˈber ˈmɪnɪməm/]
to do only the least amount of work or effort required
💡 Concept
to do only the least amount of work or effort required
🎵 Rhyme
Do the bare minimum without a care, while others bear the burden you won't share!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/duː ðə ˈber ˈmɪnɪməm/
🇬🇧 UK/duː ðə ˈbeə ˈmɪnɪməm/
🌳Etymology
Rootminimum
🎵Rhyme
bearcareshare
bear
care
share
🔗Collocations
do the bare minimum
bare minimum effort
bare minimum requirements
meet the bare minimum
bare minimum wage
stick to the bare minimum
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My lazy roommate does the bare minimum - he only washes one plate when he's hungry.”
“She studied the bare minimum and somehow passed the exam.”
😄 Fun example
“The company provides bare minimum benefits - just enough to avoid lawsuits.”
“Don't just do the bare minimum if you want a promotion.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
do the least possibleminimal efforthalf-hearted attemptslack off
Antonyms
go above and beyondgive maximum effortoverachieve
Related
lazyprocrastinateunderperformslack
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