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Definitions for only too
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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
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.
Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery. The politician will be only too happy to abdicate in favor of his image, because the image will be much more powerful than he could ever be.
I will defend a woman's right to choose, 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.
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.
When you're not used to comfort and good things to eat, you're intoxicated by them in no time. Truth's only too pleased to leave you. Very little is ever needed for Truth to let go of you. And after all, you're not really very keen to keep hold of it.
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