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.
See also:
  • 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