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at the latest

No later than a certain time. I need that report by Monday at the latest. Mom told me that she'll make a decision by this weekend at the latest.

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at the latest

not beyond the time mentioned. Please pay this bill in ten days at the latest. I'll be home by midnight at the latest.

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at the latest

no later than a particular time We expect to reach Rome by Wednesday at the latest.

Usage notes: used after the time or day

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at the latest

No later than. For example, We have to be in New York by Monday at the latest. This idiom was first recorded in 1884.

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at the latest

No later than: Have it done by Tuesday at the latest.

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