down to the ground

down to the ground

Totally, entirely, or completely. I'm cold all the time, so this hot weather really suits me down to the ground. Wait, you're hiring Tiffany? Well, that pleases me down to the ground—she was my preferred candidate for the job. She's always loved science, so studying medicine suits her down to the ground.

See also: down, ground, to

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down to the ground

Thoroughly, completely, as in This new job suits him down to the ground. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]

See also: down, ground, to

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