deep down — in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːp daʊn/
Korean meaning: 마음 깊은 곳에서는, 속마음으로는, 사실은
Korean pronunciation: **딥** 다운
Example Sentences
- Deep down, he knew his cooking was terrible, but he kept entering cooking competitions.
- She acts confident, but deep down she's nervous about the presentation.
- Deep down, every cat owner knows their pet is plotting world domination.
deep down
ADVERB//diːp daʊn//
in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
Deep down, he still misses his childhood dog after twenty years.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
물리적인 '깊은 아래(deep + down)'에서 심리적인 '마음 깊은 곳'이라는 은유적 의미로 발전했습니다. 바다 깊은 곳처럼 보이지 않지만 존재하는 진실한 감정을 표현하는 표현이 되었어요.
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📝Examples
“Deep down, he knew his cooking was terrible, but he kept entering cooking competitions.”
“She acts confident, but deep down she's nervous about the presentation.”
“Deep down, every cat owner knows their pet is plotting world domination.”
“Deep down, I always believed things would work out in the end.”
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