deep down (inside)

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—used to mean that something is true or real even if it is not said or shown to other people

He knew deep down inside that she was right.

Deep down, I think we all felt the same way.

He might look like a mean old man, but deep down inside he is a very kind person.

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Then use a long, soft brush to scrub deep down in the drain and remove any buildup. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 Justin Herbert tried to throw deep down the right sideline but was picked off by Derek Stingley for the second time, his fourth interception overall. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025 Henley knew, given the amount of time on the clock, that Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell would be looking to attack deep down the seam. —

Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 It will be done by career leftist tech billionaires who hate Trump deep down inside. —

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