to the brim

idiom

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

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This really is a list filled to the brim with classic high school comedies and coming-of-age stories. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 After an hour, a large red dumpster that Jones rented was nearly filled to the brim. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 July 2025 The raffle tickets netted $158, with the first prize a large planter filled to the brim with succulents. Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 26 July 2025 Anyway, for those too busy or not brave enough to watch, the host makes homemade mayonnaise by adding an egg to a jar, then literally filling the jar to the brim with oil before using the stick blender to emulsify the concoction into mayo. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 July 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 Aug. 2025.

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