at any rate

Meaning

1. Oxford44% of films

   used to show that what you have just said is not as important as what you are going to say

   At any rate, let me make it clear once more.

   At any rate, best to look the other person in the eye.

2. Oxford33% of films

   used to say that a particular fact is true despite what has happened in the past or what may happen in the future

   Well, at any rate, things are getting shipshape.

3. Oxford22% of films

   used to show that you are being more accurate about sth that you have just said

In the movies · 7

• At any rate, let me make it clear once more.Cleopatra1963
• Well, at any rate, things are getting shipshape.Lifeboat1944
• At any rate, he's also... He's a surly bear.Grizzly Man2005
• No animal or insect, at any rate.The Golden Compass2007
• At any rate, she can hardly grow any worse.Pride & Prejudice2005
• At any rate, best to look the other person in the eye.5 to 72014
• The only other way, at any rate Is pass away and pray to fate And wait to reincarnateCome from Away2021
• At any rate, I...Fiddler on the Roof1971

Learn it in full scenes

• 5 to 72014
  • Brian Meets Arielle in a Cafe
  • The 5 to 7 Rule
  • Arielle Sets the Rules
• Come from Away2021
  • Gander Learns of the Emergency
  • Planes Land Unexpectedly in Gander
  • Gander Declares a State of Emergency

From the same entry

• at a rate of knots
• at this rate
• the going rate

More idioms

• it's not as if
• behind bars
• tear apart
• see the light
• set foot in
• take your chances
• at this rate
• be flattered
• bridge the gap
• having said that
• kick the bucket
• the beginning of the end