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when least expected when least expectedAt the point in time at which one is least prepared or has not been anticipating (something). Things seemed to be going well, and then, when least expected, my boss said that I was being fired. We will organize our forces and strike the enemy when least expected.See also: expect, leastwhen least expectedwhen one does not expect something. An old car is likely to give you trouble when least expected. My pencil usually breaks when least expected.See also: expect, leastwhen least expectedWhen something is not awaited, as in My brother always calls when least expected, or You might know that the furnace would break down when least expected-we just had it overhauled . See also: expect, least |