six ways to Sunday
Thoroughly, completely, in every way imaginable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I know this old car six ways to Sunday.”
“The mechanic checked the engine six ways to Sunday before finding the hidden electrical fault.”
“The committee scrutinized the proposed policy six ways to Sunday, ensuring every potential loophole was closed before they finally granted their approval.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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any given Sunday
On a particular day, an unpredictable outcome can occur.
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by the way
Irrelevantly, off-topic.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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cry all the way to the bank
To be happy due to the receipt of money, but sad about the cause.
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cut both ways
To have both benefits and drawbacks.
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deep six
To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.
Last updated August 10, 2026