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]
(..) Sounds cool. That is just the kind of enthusiasm that I'm looking for. - When can you start? - As soon as you want me to. That's great. It's minimum wage, plus shared tips. See you tomorrow at noon for training. Thank you so much, Miss Gallagher. - Hey, Olga? - Yeah? (..)2016 TvShow: Shameless Title: Swipe, Fuck, Leave Season: 7 Episode 2