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well and truly

idiom
Meaning

Completely; utterly; without doubt.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am well and truly lost in this city.

CONTEXTUAL

After the heavy rain ruined our picnic, we were well and truly soaked by the time we reached the car.

COMPLEX

The project was well and truly finished, yet the team remained in the office to double-check every minor detail before the final deadline.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all very well

    All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.

  2. 02

    as well

    In addition; also.

  3. 03

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  4. 04

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  5. 05

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

  6. 06

    get well

    To recover from an illness or injury.

  7. 07

    go to the well

    To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.

  8. 08

    let well alone

    Do not interfere.

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