to the brim

idiom

: to the top
He filled the glass to the brim.

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Fill it to the brim, zip it up, then press down on the lid to activate an internal compression system that locks everything tightly in place, giving you up to 25% more packing capacity. Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Instead of automatically filling the detergent measuring cup to the brim and adding it to your load of laundry, consult our guide to using the correct dose of detergent every time. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025 Every Thanksgiving, Southern sides comprise casserole dishes filled decadently to the brim with cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole… the list goes on. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to the brim

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“To the brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20brim. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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