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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'very idea of' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express a sense of surprise and/or incredulity, and can even be used to express strong dislike for something. For example, "I'm appalled at the very idea of canceling the picnic."
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The very idea of it.
I hate the very idea of it.
And the very idea of "suicide moons".
Yet the very idea of a female hero remains complex.
The very idea of domestic servants is already anachronistic.
It mocks the very idea of foreign-policy visions.
That "undermines the very idea of wholesale electricity markets".
Many wealthy liberals oppose the very idea of Super PACs.
The very idea of an experiment is artificial.
"The very idea of meritocracy failed," Mr. Metodiev said.
His paintings call into question the very idea of painting.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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