through and through
through and through
Thoroughly or completely; in every way, manner, or aspect. I know Elizabeth through and through, and I really doubt that she's mad at you. She's a student through and through, which is why she decided to pursue a doctorate.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
through and through
thoroughly; completely. I've studied this report through and through trying to find the facts you've mentioned. I was angry through and through, and I had to sit and recover before I could talk to anyone.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
through and through
In every part or aspect, throughout. For example, I was wet through and through, or He was a success through and through. This idiom originally was used to indicate literally penetration, as by a sword. The figurative usage was first recorded in 1410.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌthrough and ˈthrough
completely; in every way: He’s a gentleman through and through. This letter is my bank manager through and through.See also: and, through
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
through and through
Thoroughly, wholly, repeatedly. This expression, which at first meant literally penetrated, dates from about 1500. Hugh Walpole used it in The Fortress (1932): “The mist immediately surrounding him was . . . so wetting that he was already soaked through and through.”
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- as the case may be
- be a closed book
- athlete
- be a (something) in the making
- crisis
- dodge the column
- come out on top
- be dragging (one's) feet
- be dragging your feet
- not be much of a something