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
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- learn from the bottom up
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- nook or cranny
- nooks and crannies
- every inch
- every inch a/the (something)
- every inch of (something)
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