every inch a (something)

every inch a (something)

Fully embodying a certain role, trait, or look. 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 an old Hollywood starlet.
See also: every, inch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

every inch a something

 and every inch the something
completely; in every way. (Usually strengthening a following adjective.) Mary is every inch the schoolteacher. Her father is every inch a gentleman.
See also: every, inch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • every inch a
  • every inch the (something)
  • be every inch a/the (something)
  • inherit (something) from (someone)
  • inherit from
  • second nature
  • second nature to
  • endowed with (something)
  • heart of oak
  • not know the meaning of the word