every inch a/the leader, star, hero, etc.

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 ˌinch a/the ˈleader, ˈstar, ˈhero, etc.

a leader, star, hero, etc. in every way; completely a leader, star, hero, etc: She is every inch a movie star. That horse looks every inch a winner. He looked every inch the romantic hero.
See also: every, inch
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • learn (something) from the bottom up
  • learn from the bottom up
  • learnt
  • nook and cranny
  • nook or cranny
  • nooks and crannies
  • every inch
  • every inch a/the (something)
  • every inch of (something)
  • six ways from Sunday