only too

Idioms  

1. At the very least, as a matter of fact, as in I know only too well that I can't win the lottery . This usage was first recorded in 1817.

2. Very, extremely, as in I am only too glad to help . This usage was first recorded in 1899.

---

Example Sentences

I was only too delighted to have the singles back in my life again.

From Salon

Cambodia, by contrast, is only too happy to welcome outside intervention.

From BBC

Carmakers, meanwhile, are only too happy to meet that demand, because building bigger cars can be more profitable, argues David Leggett, editor of industry intelligence website Just Auto.

From BBC

O'Sullivan keeps himself fit by running, but it is harder to ward off other aspects of ageing, such as deteriorating eyesight, which Williams knows only too well.

From BBC

The finances of football are, as I now know only too well, incredibly and increasingly perilous and yet here is a simple way of ensuring that prize money is spread further and more fairly.

From BBC