full well

phrase

formal
: very well
You know full well that it won't be possible for me to go.

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If there was only sea, with water that never stands still, locating anything would be much more complicated—as mariners know full well. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 Thus, Johnson continues with this idea, knowing full well it’s still being refined. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Kramer sent his email out knowing full well that it would likely be seen by Penske outlets. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Many of us sit through meetings without a pen, knowing full well that the meeting will be recorded, transcribed and sent back to us. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full well

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“Full well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20well. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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