to a great extent
to a great extent
To a large or significant degree; greatly; a lot. While I agree with the chairman's points to a great extent, there are a few details that I think bear closer scrutiny. The economic collapse was caused to a great extent by the rise in the lending of subprime mortgages.
See also: extent, great
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
to a great extent
Cliché mainly; largely. To a great extent, Mary is the cause of her own problems. I've finished my work to a great extent. There is nothing important left to do.
See also: extent, great
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- to a large extent
- piss off
- piss someone off
- pissed off
- much sought after
- greatly
- in great demand
- be swept off (one's) feet
- (one's) line of country
- line of country