lowest

the lowest common denominator

the large number of people in society who will accept low-quality products and entertainment. The problem with so much television is that it aims at the lowest common denominator.

See also: common, low

the lowest of the low

people who have no moral standards and lack any personal qualities. He regards the police as the lowest of the low. Drug-dealers and pimps come a close second.

See also: low

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

something that you say which means that using sarcasm (= saying the opposite of what you mean to make a joke) is unpleasant and is not a very clever thing to do. 'We're so grateful to you for arriving only 20 minutes late!' 'Oh really, Matthew, don't you know sarcasm is the lowest form of wit?'

See also: form, low, wit

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the lowest of the low

a person or organization that has no moral standards. Anyone who would trick poor people into giving him their money has got to be the lowest of the low.

Usage notes: used to show you strongly disapprove of someone

See also: low