only too (something)

Very. Don't tell her the truth—she'd be only too glad to use it against you later. As a small business owner, I know only too well how tough it is to succeed in this economy.

only too ˈwell

used for emphasizing that you already know about somebody/something or have already experienced something unpleasant, etc: ‘Do you know Alex Humber?’ ‘Only too well. He’s not one of my favourite people, I’m afraid.’

See also: well

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only too
only too (something)
only too glad, ready, etc.
only too pleased
could
be glad to see the back of (someone)
be glad to see the back of someone or something
be glad, etc. to see the back of somebody/something
(boy,) am I glad to see you!
Am I glad to see you!

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