the length and breadth of (something)
the length and breadth of (something)
The entire space or area of something or some place; everywhere in a place or area. The coach made me run the length and breadth of the field for the rest of practice for cursing at him. We're spending three months traveling the length and breadth of the East Coast this summer. I searched the length and breadth of the house, but I couldn't find my keys anywhere.
See also: and, breadth, length, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the length and breadth of something
COMMON If someone does something or something happens the length and breadth of a place, it is done or happens everywhere in that place. The group built their reputation by playing shows across the length and breadth of North America. She has travelled the length and breadth of Britain.
See also: and, breadth, length, of, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
the length and breadth of
throughout the whole of (a place).See also: and, breadth, length, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
the length and ˈbreadth of something
everywhere in an area: I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Europe, but I’ve never seen such beautiful scenery as here.See also: and, breadth, length, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- the length and breadth of
- the length and breadth of something
- stake out
- stake someone/something out
- distribute
- distribute (something) over (something)
- distribute over
- keep within
- keep within (something or some place)
- in (one's) neck of the woods