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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deep down

"You've had many opportunities to fight me, but deep down you've never really wanted it, so let's see if you're going to man up for a final time."

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

The next revolution in physics may not take us faster than light — but it could reveal that time, deep down in the microscopic world and in a bouncing universe, flows both ways.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026

But deep down, Wolff knew that he was far from done.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.

From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2026

Now, as I watched the mega screen where the roster of names would appear, I felt, deep down, that I could’ve done better.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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