To that effect
With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she’d repay the loan very soon. [ Mid-1600s ]
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- To the best of
To the utmost extent of, especially of one’s ability, knowledge, or power. For example, I’m sure he’ll do it to the best of his ability, or To the best of my knowledge, they arrive tomorrow. [ c. 1500 ]
- To the bitter end
see: bitter end
- To the core
see: rotten to the core
- To the effect that
see: to that effect
- To the ends of the earth
see: ends of the earth