from head to toe

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).

Example Sentences

Wearing white hazmat suits that cover them from head to toe, gloves, respirator masks and goggles, a group of workers enters the residence.

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"He was just covered from head to toe in bruises," Ms Shone said.

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Some children might have only a few spots, but others can be covered from head to toe.

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Fans eagerly explored the merchandise, immediately assembling outfits from head to toe and checking themselves out in the full-length mirrors scattered around the store.

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For a recent red-carpet event, he wore a shirt with the message “Protect trans youth,” and at the December Simon Says party, he dressed in rainbow from head to toe.

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