only too
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.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
only too
1. At the very least, as a matter of fact, as in I know only too well that I can't win the lottery. This usage was first recorded in 1817.
2. Very, extremely, as in I am only too glad to help. This usage was first recorded in 1899.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- only too (something)
- only too glad, ready, etc.
- only too pleased
- only too well
- be glad to see the back of (someone or something)
- 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!
- so