do the bare minimum (두 더 **베어** **미**니멈) — 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/
Korean meaning: 최소한의 일이나 노력만 하다
Korean pronunciation: 두 더 **베어** **미**니멈
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
to do only the least amount of work or effort required
Do the bare minimum without a care, while others bear the burden you won't share!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'bare'는 '벌거벗은, 최소한의'를 의미하고, 'minimum'은 라틴어 'minimus'(가장 작은)에서 유래하여 '최소한'을 뜻한다. 두 단어가 결합되어 '정말 최소한의 것'이라는 강조적 의미를 만든다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Don't just do the bare minimum if you want a promotion.”
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