Every nook and cranny

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Every part of a place, even the ones that are hard to see or reach.

She searched every nook and cranny of the house for her lost keys.
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Often appears as...

  • searched every nook and cranny
  • exploring every nook and cranny

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Idiomatic

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Complete Thoroughness

Emphasizes a very detailed and thorough search or inspection.

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The detective checked every nook and cranny for clues.
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Hidden Areas

Refers to parts of a place often ignored or overlooked.

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He cleaned every nook and cranny, including the space behind the fridge.
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Metaphoric Use

Can be used metaphorically to mean all aspects or parts of something.

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Every nook and cranny of the program was tested for bugs.
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