at worst

idiomPart ofworst

at worst — idiom

1. used to mean that the most negative or extreme possibility in a range of outcome

1.idiom
Definition

used to mean that the most negative or extreme possibility in a range of outcomes is still not too serious.

Example

The delay will cost us an extra hour at worst, so there is no need to panic.

At worst, the project will be postponed by a month rather than cancelled entirely.