Emotions & feelings

deep down

in your true underlying feelings

When you think about your real feelings, even if you do not show them openly.

B2 very common speech & writing

expression

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You said you weren't disappointed.

I wasn't angry, but deep down I felt let down.

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Deep down, I knew he was right.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: In the deep down, I knew he was right.

Say: Deep down, I knew he was right.

Do not use an article or "in" before this fixed expression.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

deep down, I feel; deep down, he knew; know deep down

Your turn: say it out loud

Deep down, I knew he was right.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

deep down

in your true underlying feelings

“Deep down, I knew he was right.”

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