하다못해 + noun + -(이)라도
at the very least, if nothing else
Example
늦을 거면 하다못해 전화라도 한 통 해 주지 그랬어요.
If you were going to be late, you could have at least called.
Word parts
From 하다가 못 해 'trying and failing' — the last fallback option.
Good to know
Pairs with -(이)라도: 하다못해 라면이라도 먹자 'Let's at least eat some ramen.'
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