from head to toe

Idioms  

1. Also,;. Over the entire body, in its entirety. For example, He was dressed in black from head to toe, or She ached all over, from tip to toe. These expressions date from ancient times. The alliterative head to heels originated about 1400, and Shakespeare had “from top to toe” in Hamlet (1:2).

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from head to toe

"I've chosen to work with all my body and soul, from head to toe, with a medical team."

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

We also delve into the future of healthcare from head to toe, why “Toy Story” has lasting appeal and the World Cup tourists eating up American food culture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

All are clad from head to toe in hazard suits with facemasks and goggles, to guard against a disease spread through close physical contact and bodily fluids.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

From scalp detoxification to digital eye strain relief, wellness reporter Deborah Vankin shares her guide to the best specialized massages in Los Angeles from head to toe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

A warm sensation ran over Benji from head to toe that he couldn’t explain.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty