1.
At the very least, as a matter of fact, as in I know only too well that I can't win the lottery. This usage was first recorded in 1817.
2.
Very, extremely, as in I am only too glad to help. This usage was first recorded in 1899.
only too
| Idioms: only too |
| WordNet: only too |
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
to a high degree
Synonym: all too
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 | Miller, Perry (Quotes By) |
| Minute Waltz |
| Part-Time Wife (1961 Comedy Film) |
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