Bare minimum

[AH020387]

What does 'bare minimum' mean?

[davilan]

the smallest amount you can get away with/that is necessary:

bare minimum of work-how little work can you do and still pass the class

bare minimum of clothing-how little can you wear before you are considered nude

bare minimum of furniture: the room comes with only a bed and a dresser, it's the bare minimum you need for sleeping...