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[to that effect]  {adj.} or  {adv. phr.}

With that meaning.

She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect.

[to the best of one's knowledge]

As far as you know; to the extent of your knowledge.

He has never won a game, to the best of my knowledge.

[to the bitter end]  {adv. phr.}

To the point of completion or conclusion. — Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant task or experience.

Although Mrs. Smith was bored by the lecture, she stayed to the bitter end.

* /They knew the war would  […]

[to the bone]  {adv.},  {slang},  {informal}

Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, through all layers.

I am dreadfully tired; I've worked my fingers to the bone.

See: [ALSO WORK ONE'S FINGERS TO THE BONE].

[to the bottom]

See: [GET TO THE BOTTOM OF].

[to the contrary]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite.

Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary.

* /We will expect you for dinner unless we get  […]

[to the effect that]  {adj. phr.}

With the meaning or purpose; to say that.

He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep our jobs even if the factory were sold.

* /The new governor would do his best in the office to which he had been  […]

[to the eye]  {adv. phr.}

As it is seen; as a person or thing first seems; apparently.

That girl looks to the eye like a nice girl to know, but she is really rather mean.

That suit appears to the eye to be a good buy, but it may not be.

 […]

[to the fore]  {adv.} or  {adj. phr.}

Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward.

The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial.

[to the full]  {adv. phr.}

Very much; fully.

The campers enjoyed their trip to the full.

We appreciated to the full the teacher's help.

Compare: [TO THE HILT].