every inch

every inch

1. Every part of a place or surface. On New Year's Eve, I want every inch of this room covered in confetti when the clock hits midnight. Every inch of her face was covered in make-up, and, unfortunately, it showed.
2. Fully embodying a certain role, trait, or look. Always precedes a noun phrase. The designer will understand if you want to make more changes—he is every inch the professional. Wow, your costume is great! You look every inch the old Hollywood starlet.
See also: every, inch

every inch a/the (something)

Fully and completely something; something in every detail. The designer will understand if you want to make more changes—he is every inch a professional. Wow, your costume is great! You look every inch the old Hollywood starlet.
See also: every, inch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

every inch

Completely, wholly, as in He was every inch a leader, or I had to argue this case every inch of the way. [Early 1400s]
See also: every, inch
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

every inch

In every respect; entirely: "Ay, every inch a king!" (Shakespeare).
See also: every, inch
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • every inch a/the (something)
  • every inch of (something)
  • every
  • every inch a/the leader, star, hero, etc.
  • every which where
  • nook and cranny
  • nook or cranny
  • nooks and crannies
  • every other
  • every nook and cranny
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