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Definition (up) to the hilt in British English

(up) to the hilt phrase

phrase
1

as much as possible or to the highest level possible

Example

Mike's colleagues were prepared to defend him to the hilt.

Example

The estate was mortgaged up to the hilt.

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Definition (up) to the hilt in British English