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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Example Sentences

But, deep down, he will know that regardless of Champions League qualification, Liverpool are in for a summer of change.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Last week, I wrote about a storage space I held on to for more than 30 years, spending $100,000 to keep items I knew, deep down, I’d never really need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Do I deep down want to go there?

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“We just got to dig deep down and everyone has got to bring effort every time, all the time,” Hayes said, “and that’s all we have to care about is defense.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

She looked into my eyes, like she was checking to make sure that smile had its roots deep down inside of me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

Related Words

• built-in
• chronic
• deep-rooted
• inbred
• inherent