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to the gills

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Entirely or extremely; to the greatest degree possible.

idiomatic

Examples

“He came in with a suitcase, packed to the gills with samples and demonstration products.”
“It’s a film that is utterly maximalist, stuffed to the gills with gadgets, gimmicks, ideas both good and bad. An exhausting, exhilarating watch⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

to the gods to the good to the gunnels to the gunwales to the hilt to the last

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