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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 I had known deep down something wasn't right with me since the age of 10, when my periods and hormone cycle activated.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

“Also, we’re Changing Woman’s grandchildren, but mostly because deep down we believe in the Holy Beings. Your grandma looks like she needs you. I’ll see you around, healer of the water monster.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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