full well

idiom

formal
: very well
You know full well that it won't be possible for me to go.

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In other words, an innovation mindset comes from running many small experiments with big intentions, knowing full well that many will fail, but also knowing that the ones that succeed will keep you competitive and can potentially transform the business. Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 So Lockridge packed his bags last spring for a second consecutive stint at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, knowing full well his best path forward was likely elsewhere. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 In turning over these materials to Lively, Jones knew full well that the blowback would engulf not only Abel but also her clients, Wayfarer and Baldoni. Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Social Security’s architects knew this full well and designed the program to accommodate it. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full well

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“Full well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20well. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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