EVERY INCH

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In every way; completely

Example:

he was every inch a statesman

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 Context examples: 

Had the windlass been in order it would not have been so difficult; as it was, I was compelled to apply all my weight and strength to every inch of the heaving.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)