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through and through

Idioms  

  1. In every part or aspect, throughout. For example, I was wet through and through, or He was a success through and through. This idiom originally was used to indicate literally penetration, as by a sword. The figurative usage was first recorded in 1410.

Example Sentences

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He said he was "BBC through and through", and cares deeply about the corporation and wants it to succeed.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

As a team they never lie down and, the way their fans are, they don't seen to get down on the players if they lose, they just support them through and through.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

And Susan Collins is a Republican, through and through.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

Staico is a Philly guy through and through.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

Just the same man rotted through and through.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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