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Definitions for only too
on·ly too
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word only too.
Princeton's WordNet
all too, only tooadverb
to a high degree
"she is all too ready to accept the job"
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only too
"Only too" is an idiomatic phrase that is used to emphasize the excessive or extreme nature of a particular situation, action, or characteristic. It implies that something is more than necessary, suitable, or desirable. It can also denote eagerness or readiness to do something.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of only too in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of only too in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of only too in a Sentence
Whether wealth bring the curse of selfishness along with it, or that the leaven was in our nature, only dormant till called forth by circumstances, we are only too apt to misuse it, even as others have done before us.
In Congress and on the campaign trail, Republicans that claim they just hate big government are only too happy to have government step in when it comes to women's bodies and heath.
But the greatest menace to our civilization today is the conflict between giant organized systems of self-righteousness -- each system only too delighted to find that the other is wicked -- each only too glad that the sins give it the pretext for still deeper hatred and animosity.
The Legislative has no Right to absolute arbitrary Power over the Lives and Fortunes of the People: Nor can Mortals assume a Prerogative not only too high for Men but for Angels, and therefore reserv’d for the Exercise of the Deity alone.
It is only too easy to make suggestions and later try to escape the consequences of what we say.
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