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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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 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 See all Example Sentences for deep down (inside)

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