to a degree
Related to to a degree: Degree courses, Degree of comparison
to a degree
Somewhat; partly; in a limited way or to a limited degree. Your essay would be improved to a degree by tidying up your paragraphs, but your topic on the whole has some fundamental problems. Our administration is willing to negotiate to a degree, but we aren't ready to make any significant changes to the legislation.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
to a degree
Also, to an extent. See to some degree.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
to a degree
To a small extent; in a limited way: doesn't like spicy food, but can eat a little pepper to a degree.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- to the nth degree
- one degree under
- specialize
- specialize in
- specialize in (something)
- same same, but different
- minor in
- minor in (something)
- at the summit of (one's) success
- be lost in (something)