every bit
Idioms-
All of something, as in Eat every bit of that broccoli!
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In all ways, equally. For example, He is every bit as smart as his sister . Also see every little bit helps .
Example Sentences
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“Was hoping he got in on the first set of announcements, but at the end of the day, he’s an All-Star, and he’s earned every bit of it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
But in the second half, England looked every bit like a team that had traveled more than 12,000 miles to play six in three weeks, from Texas to the Northeast to South Florida via Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Morocco have looked every bit the solid contenders throughout this tournament, standing up to some of world football's heavyweights with confidence, discipline and belief.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Clinicians and patients can use AI to collect and synthesize every bit of scientific data on the planet to help make a diagnosis or a treatment plan.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
When she spoke, she sounded every bit her age.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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