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The smallest goes to vs The lowest goes to

Both phrases are not correct in English. Instead, you can use 'the smallest goes to' or 'the lowest ranking goes to' to convey the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 738 views

The smallest goes to

This phrase is not a common or correct way to express the idea of ranking or assigning positions.

Instead of 'the smallest goes to,' you can say 'the smallest ranking goes to' or 'the lowest goes to' to convey the idea of assigning a position based on size or value.
  • The award for the smallest goes to P. palpebrosus. Curiously, there are also dwarf populations of normally large species such as Nile crocodiles and Australian ...
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... The smallest goes to North Korea at a measly 3.8 inches, not far behind them are India and Thailand, both at four inches, and Taiwan and the ...
  • Aug 29, 2007 ... Suprisingly, Greensboro, seems to have the best nightlife even though it's downtown is probally the smallest. Goes to show that tall buildings ...
  • Jul 26, 2006 ... "The smallest of the smallest goes to management here," explained Schoenig. " Any time we do a pre-shift [meeting] we convey to our staff the ...

Alternatives:

  • the smallest ranking goes to
  • the lowest goes to

The lowest goes to

This phrase is not a common or correct way to express the idea of ranking or assigning positions.

Instead of 'the lowest goes to,' you can say 'the smallest ranking goes to' or 'the lowest goes to' to convey the idea of assigning a position based on size or value.
  • Feb 11, 2016 ... The lowest goes to the Oakland Athletics at 75.5. In the National League, things are top-heavy, to say the least. The San Francisco Giants top ...
  • The lowest goes to Australia at 18 days. Average Payment Outstanding. On average, APAC domestic B2B customers receive payment not later than 25 days  ...
  • Nov 30, 2015 ... The highest conversion rate in the 50-player sample belongs to New Orleans' Willie Snead (65.2 percent), while the lowest goes to St. Louis' ...
  • Mar 3, 2016 ... For example, the maximum supported resolution for each eye is 1268 x 720, while the lowest goes to a very modest 634 x 360, with the upside ...

Alternatives:

  • the smallest ranking goes to
  • the lowest goes to

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