deep down (inside)
idiom
—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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The Scientific Victory's first milestone is researching Flight, which is already quite deep down the tech tree in the Modern Age.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
On the other hand: what if, deep down, these human flaws are the very thing the fans truly desire?
—Oskar Oprey, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025
Amorim is a more experienced manager than five years ago but deep down, as with many managers, there is a short fuse that can be ignited.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Then use a long, soft brush to scrub deep down in the drain and remove any buildup.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
On the other hand: what if, deep down, these human flaws are the very thing the fans truly desire?
—Oskar Oprey, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025
Amorim is a more experienced manager than five years ago but deep down, as with many managers, there is a short fuse that can be ignited.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Then use a long, soft brush to scrub deep down in the drain and remove any buildup.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Deep down (inside).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20down%20%28inside%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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