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truly

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yours truly 
1. a closing phrase at the end of a letter, just before the signature. Yours truly, Tom Jones. Best wishes from yours truly, Bill Smith.
2. oneself; I; me. There's nobody here right now but yours truly. Everyone else got up and left the table leaving yours truly to pay the bill.

well and truly
completely Many people remained in their hiding places until they were sure the war was well and truly over.
See be all very well, leave well alone, leave well alone
See also: and, well

well and truly
completely Most Australians would say that Australia has been well and truly independent since the beginning of the 20th century.
See also: and, well

yours truly

me Even though he never graduated from high school, his business ability rivaled anyone's, yours truly included. Some folks, such as yours truly, can't resist a clever pun or play on words.
Usage notes: usually used as a humorous way of referring to yourself


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