blow-by-blow

[ bloh-bahy-bloh ]

/ ˈbloʊˌbaɪˈbloʊ /

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adjective

precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.

noun

a blow-by-blow account.

Words nearby blow-by-blow

blow the lid off, blow the whistle on, blow through, blow up, blow-by, blow-by-blow, blow-comb, blow-dry, blow-dryer, blow-hard, blow-in

Origin of blow-by-blow

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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For those seeking a blow-by-blow account of the conflict, this book will more than satisfy.
We're Still Fighting the Opium Wars|William O’Connor|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He gives a blow-by-blow account of a mission that ends in tragedy for some of the soldiers but in triumph for Karzai.
Why Karzai Is a Survivor|Gerald Posner|January 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A blow-by-blow guide to the four stages of market-related sexual dysfunction.
When Markets Fall, So Do the Big Swinging Dicks|Mimi Swartz|October 17, 2008|DAILY BEAST
In fact, I got a blow-by-blow description of your entire escape from them.
Captives of the Flame|Samuel R. Delany

The next half hour covered a blow-by-blow account of Paul Brennan's efforts to have the minor restored to him.
The Fourth R|George Oliver Smith

British Dictionary definitions for blow-by-blow

blow-by-blow

adjective

(prenominal) explained in great detaila blow-by-blow account of the argument

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