every bit

Idioms  

1. All of something, as in Eat every bit of that broccoli!

2. In all ways, equally. For example, He is every bit as smart as his sister . Also see every little bit helps .

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Example Sentences

Doing a deal on the Strait will be every bit as difficult as discussing Iran's nuclear capacities.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Lori, who might be every bit as technically gifted as Julian, ekes out a living serving egg rolls in a food truck while sharing a walk-up loft with three other struggling painters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He looked every bit the seasoned champion who has seen it all in his 18 years coming here.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And that works just fine, as “Hag” uses every bit of its runtime to its favor, planting no less than 63 Chekov’s guns throughout the story, each one a more delicious callback than the last.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

For every bit of awe we felt in Kenya, we were also tired, which led to quibbling, which led finally, for whatever reason, to rage.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama