to the hilt

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Definition of to the hilt in English English dictionary: completely, fully, to one's limit
You can't expect him to spare any more money, because he's borrowed up to the hilt from the bank for his new apartment.; in full; "you are in this to the hilt
hilt: The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand
hilt: {n} a handle, a handle of a sword, the very top
hilt: The hilt of a sword, dagger, or knife is its handle
hilt: All of a sword, except for the blade proper The crossguard, grip, and pommel
hilt: The handle of a sword or daggar
hilt: The area of the sword excluding the blade and including the guard, grip, pad, and pommel
hilt: A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like
hilt: the handle of a sword or dagger
hilt: The handle of a sword, consisting of guard, grip, and pommel
hilt: the assembled parts of the sword excluding the blade, ie the guard, pad, grip and pommel
hilt: {i} sword handle, handle of a dagger; handle of a weapon or tool
hilt: The handle or grip of a sword that allowed the use of the blade without harming oneself
hilt: emphasis To the hilt and up to the hilt mean to the maximum extent possible or as fully as possible. The men who wield the power are certainly backing him to the hilt. To the limit; completely: played the role to the hilt