nth degree
The phrase "nth degree" is used to describe a situation or action taken to the highest or greatest extent possible. It refers to going to the utmost level or degree of something, often emphasizing an extreme or excessive approach. It is derived from mathematics, where "n" is a variable that represents any positive whole number. Thus, "going to the nth degree" implies reaching the absolute limit or the most extreme point.
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