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to the full

Idioms  

  1. Also, to the fullest. To the maximum extent, completely, as in He had always lived life to the full. [Late 1300s]

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It meets next week to recommend a sanction to the full House.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

“As I fell off the stage into the lap of an unfortunate audience member, I said to the full house, ‘I don’t do this,’” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Going back to the full list of 60 stocks held by the iShares U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

New rules apply 50% tariffs to the full value of imported metals, addressing exporters’ artificial value reduction that lowered expected tariff revenue.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He wrote the last few words with a smile, for the bull terrier had Mrs. Oakes completely in thrall and worked his advantage to the full.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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