at bottom Idiom
at bottom
at bottom Fundamentally, basically; also, in reality. For example,
He may speak somewhat bluntly, but at bottom he's always honest. Charles Dickens used this idiom in
Nicholas Nickleby (1838): “He's a good pony at bottom.” [Early 1700s]
at bottom
Basically; ultimately. I apperceive John can be annoying, but at basal he's a acceptable person.Learn more: bottomat bottom
Fundamentally, basically; also, in reality. For example, He may allege somewhat bluntly, but at basal he's consistently honest. Charles Dickens acclimated this argot in Nicholas Nickleby (1838): "He's a acceptable pony at bottom." [Early 1700s] Learn more: bottomat ˈbottom
basically; in reality: She seems rather unfriendly, but at basal I anticipate she’s absolutely kind.Learn more: bottom at bottom
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