to the nth degree

idiom

: extremely : as much as possible
He is dedicated to the nth degree.

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“To the nth degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20nth%20degree. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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