through and through

adverb

: in every way : thoroughly

Examples of through and through in a Sentence

I know him through and through, and he would never do such a cowardly thing. those UFO claims were examined through and through and were found to be completely bogus

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And although Ina is a New Yorker through and through, many of her most popular dishes are decidedly Southern. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 My dad is a second recall Marine, and my uncles and some of my friends are military men through and through. —

Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024 Greyhound is a Dad Movie through and through, but who better to lead on this journey than America’s Beloved Father Figure? —

Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 This is a Hall of Fame-worthy publication through and through. —

Zach Harper, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for through and through

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of through and through was in the 14th century

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“Through and through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20and%20through. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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