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

Jazzy Davidson has been every bit the difference-maker in her debut season that she was advertised to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Brady, meanwhile, is 21 months younger, two inches taller—and every bit as much of a pest as his brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

When you grow up and live in a place that’s famous for its quality of life and caring residents, every bit of unhappiness can feel all the more magnified.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

With his signature grit and precision, he looked every bit the player who had played 10 finals in Melbourne without losing a single one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Standing next to Laurie and first-place winner Sanne Wevers of the Netherlands during the medal ceremony, I was grinning every bit as hard as if I’d just won gold.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles