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

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

But deep down, everybody already knew the answer: The Los Angeles Dodgers had the money.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

I silently curse everyone for these things, knowing deep down I should be cursing myself, because none of it would have happened if I had broken my promise to Hal, and told on him.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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