To a certain extent
Example: I agree with you to a certain extent, but not completely.
Definition
"To a certain extent" is a phrase used to indicate partial agreement or acceptance, implying that something is true or valid but only up to a limited degree or within specific boundaries.
Etymology
The phrase "to a certain extent" originates from the combination of 'certain,' meaning definite or specific, and 'extent,' referring to the scope or range of something. It has been used in English for centuries to express qualified or limited agreement or truth.
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"To a certain extent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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