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Definition at the (very) outside in American English

at the (very) outside phrase

phrase
1

used for showing that you are mentioning the greatest amount or the longest possible period of time, although the real amount or time may be less

Example

The job must be finished within a month at the very outside.

Example

The boy can't be more than 16 or 17 at the outside.

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Definition at the (very) outside in American English