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every bit

idiom
Meaning

Exactly, to its full degree


Examples
SIMPLE

This cake is every bit as good as the one from the bakery.

CONTEXTUAL

The new manager is every bit as strict as the person who held the job before her.

COMPLEX

Although the journey was long and difficult, the view from the mountain peak was every bit as breathtaking as the guide had promised.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  2. 02

    bit by a barn mouse

    tipsy; slightly drunk

  3. 03

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  4. 04

    champ at the bit

    To show impatience or frustration when delayed.

  5. 05

    every inch

    Totally, completely.

  6. 06

    every last

    every; without exception (used for emphasis).

  7. 07

    every man has a price

    Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.

  8. 08

    every old nook and cranny

    Alternative form of every nook and cranny.

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