Well and truly

adverb

Completely or thoroughly.

His car is well and truly stuck in the mud.
Visual representation of "well and truly" - Completely or thoroughly

Often appears as...

  • well and truly stuck
  • well and truly over
adverb

Beyond doubt or question; certainly.

She is well and truly the best candidate for the job.
Visual representation of "well and truly" - Beyond doubt or question; certainly

Often appears as...

  • well and truly deserved
  • well and truly beaten
adverb

Completely or thoroughly.

His car is well and truly stuck in the mud.
Visual representation of "well and truly" - Completely or thoroughly

Often appears as...

  • well and truly stuck
  • well and truly over
adverb

Beyond doubt or question; certainly.

She is well and truly the best candidate for the job.
Visual representation of "well and truly" - Beyond doubt or question; certainly

Often appears as...

  • well and truly deserved
  • well and truly beaten
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "well and truly"
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Intensity Enhancer

Used to intensify the situation, making it more dramatic or severe.

Illustration for Intensity Enhancer
Our plans were well and truly ruined by the storm.
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Irreversible State

Indicates a situation cannot easily be changed or reversed.

Illustration for Irreversible State
The agreement is well and truly signed, with no going back now.
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Emotional Emphasis

Adds emotional weight, signaling the speaker's strong feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
He was well and truly heartbroken after they parted ways.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intensity Enhancer

Used to intensify the situation, making it more dramatic or severe.

Illustration for Intensity Enhancer
Our plans were well and truly ruined by the storm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irreversible State

Indicates a situation cannot easily be changed or reversed.

Illustration for Irreversible State
The agreement is well and truly signed, with no going back now.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Emphasis

Adds emotional weight, signaling the speaker's strong feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
He was well and truly heartbroken after they parted ways.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Intensity Enhancer

Used to intensify the situation, making it more dramatic or severe.

Illustration for Intensity Enhancer
Our plans were well and truly ruined by the storm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Irreversible State

Indicates a situation cannot easily be changed or reversed.

Illustration for Irreversible State
The agreement is well and truly signed, with no going back now.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Emphasis

Adds emotional weight, signaling the speaker's strong feelings.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
He was well and truly heartbroken after they parted ways.
Visual representation of the word "Well and truly"

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