# well and truly

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/well-and-truly
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Completely; utterly; without doubt.

## Examples

- I am well and truly lost in this city.
- After the heavy rain ruined our picnic, we were well and truly soaked by the time we reached the car.
- The project was well and truly finished, yet the team remained in the office to double-check every minor detail before the final deadline.

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