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In the extreme

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Use 'in the extreme' to highlight extremely intense qualities or behaviors. SlideHis dedication to his job is punctual in the extreme.
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The phrase often suggests a quality has moved beyond normal to potentially negative. SlideHer frugality is economical in the extreme, bordering on stinginess.
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Can imply that an extreme degree of something may not be entirely positive. SlideHis approach to problem-solving is cautious in the extreme.