to the core
idiom
: in a very complete or extreme way
—used for emphasis
He is patriotic to the core.
Her family is English to the core.
He's rotten to the core.
They were shaken to the core.
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Ask yourself why at least 5 times to get to the core intrinsic motivation driving you towards that goal.
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Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The canopy spins in 360 degrees to supposedly prevent damage to the core mechanism.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
The Fed pays closer attention to the core figures, which are regarded as a better sign of where inflation is likely headed.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Familiar, and likely with a comfortable enough distance not to truly leave someone shook to the core.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The canopy spins in 360 degrees to supposedly prevent damage to the core mechanism.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
The Fed pays closer attention to the core figures, which are regarded as a better sign of where inflation is likely headed.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Familiar, and likely with a comfortable enough distance not to truly leave someone shook to the core.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“To the core.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20core. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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