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deep down

Idioms  
  1. At bottom, basically. For example, Deep down she was a rebel, or Although he would never admit it, deep down he was very fond of her. [c. 1900]


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Watch one video about cutting off your parents and soon you’re deep down a rabbit-hole of estrangement content.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

On the contrary: "That's where I think Sweden stands out. Swedes aren't particularly racist deep down," Sturm said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Faced with an early fourth down, he heaved a pass deep down the sideline for Dixon-Wyatt, who leaped over a defender to reel in a 31-yard reception.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

But deep down, the desire to be alternative never leaves them.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

And deep down, I must have been hoping he didn’t really mean it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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