The child was covered in mud from head to toe.
head to toe
idiomEntirely; completely; over one's full body.
Origin
disputed originFrom Middle English (fram) heved to þe ton.
After the heavy rain, the hikers arrived at the station soaked from head to toe.
Dressed in an elaborate costume from head to toe, the actor transformed completely into the historical character for the opening night performance.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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big head
An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.
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bite someone's head off
To severely berate someone.
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blow someone's head off
To shoot someone in the head.
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bury one's head in the sand
To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.
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come to a head
To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.
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cool head
A calm, focused demeanor and mindset; a person having such characteristics.