a 'minimum security prison' [=a prison in which prisoners are allowed more freedom than in most other prisons because they are not considered dangerous or likely to escape]
Ten years is the 'minimum' needed. = We'll need 10 years 'at a/the minimum'. [=we'll need at least 10 years]
We need to keep expenses 'to a (bare) minimum'. [=we need to keep expenses as low as possible]
(..) Of course not, but Todd likes his beer and I like to have a few. Sure, but he doesn't drink-drink. I know, but between him and me we'll go through a six-pack tonight, minimum. Isn't that the point of sitting round a campfire? - You told me to bring my weed. - If you have weed, why do you need beer? (..)2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6