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Definition

Certainly; definitely; (sometimes also obliquely) thoroughly; wholly; to a high degree; extremely.

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Origins

Literally, asserts the truth of a statement by saying that the alternative is void.

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In Context

  • "Near-synonyms: nothing less than, nothing but"
  • "He's nothing if not a liar."
  • "Well, thrift is a virtue, and he's nothing if not careful with money."
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Also Said As

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Opposite In Meaning

  • anything but
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Related Idioms

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nothing less than

Certainly and completely: definitely, and wholly rather than merely mo…

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but good

To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

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as the day is long

Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

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up to eleven

Up to or beyond the maximum possible threshold; to an extremely high o…

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to the gills

Entirely or extremely; to the greatest degree possible.

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in spades

In large quantities; to a high degree; to excess, without restraint.
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