Through and through
adverb
Completely and very much.
He's a nice guy through and through.
Often appears as...
- she is beautiful through and through
- an optimist through and through
adverb
In every part or aspect.
He knew the system through and through.
Often appears as...
- know something through and through
- examine through and through
adverb
From beginning to end.
I read the book through and through in one sitting.
Often appears as...
- read through and through
- studied through and through
adverb
Completely and very much.
He's a nice guy through and through.
Often appears as...
- she is beautiful through and through
- an optimist through and through
adverb
In every part or aspect.
He knew the system through and through.
Often appears as...
- know something through and through
- examine through and through
adverb
From beginning to end.
I read the book through and through in one sitting.
Often appears as...
- read through and through
- studied through and through
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphatic Character
Indicates someone's nature or character is completely as described.
He's an artist through and through, always seeing the beauty in life.
Pro Tip 2/3Beneath the Surface
Suggests looking beyond the surface, to the deepest core of a person or thing.
Although she appeared stern, she was kind-hearted through and through.
Pro Tip 3/3No Doubt
Used to express strong agreement or to reassure that the description is accurate.
Yes, he is trustworthy through and through; you can rely on him.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphatic Character
Indicates someone's nature or character is completely as described.
He's an artist through and through, always seeing the beauty in life.
Pro Tip 2/3Beneath the Surface
Suggests looking beyond the surface, to the deepest core of a person or thing.
Although she appeared stern, she was kind-hearted through and through.
Pro Tip 3/3No Doubt
Used to express strong agreement or to reassure that the description is accurate.
Yes, he is trustworthy through and through; you can rely on him.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphatic Character
Indicates someone's nature or character is completely as described.
He's an artist through and through, always seeing the beauty in life.
Pro Tip 2/3Beneath the Surface
Suggests looking beyond the surface, to the deepest core of a person or thing.
Although she appeared stern, she was kind-hearted through and through.
Pro Tip 3/3No Doubt
Used to express strong agreement or to reassure that the description is accurate.
Yes, he is trustworthy through and through; you can rely on him.
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