to the brim

idiom

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

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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 This next year is going to be exciting and filled to the brim with surprises. Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025 The story's become one of most iconic tales of the 20th century, one filled to the brim with glorious weirdness, corruption, blood, lust and plenty of song and dance. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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