Tout au plus
Example: Je peux t'aider, tout au plus, demain matin.
Definition
"Tout au plus" is a French adverbial phrase used to indicate the maximum extent or limit of something, often translated as 'at most' or 'maximum.' It expresses the highest degree or amount that can be expected in a given situation.
Etymology
The phrase "tout au plus" combines 'tout' meaning 'all' or 'everything,' 'au' meaning 'to the,' and 'plus' meaning 'more' or 'most.' Together, they convey the idea of 'all at the most,' emphasizing the upper limit of a quantity or degree. Did you know? The phrase has been used in French since the Middle Ages to express limitation or maximum bounds.
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