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Through And Through for Dummies

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What does Through And Through really mean?

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Through and Through:

Imagine you are standing on one side of a big, thick wall. On the other side of the wall is something you want to reach or understand. "Through and through" is a phrase we use to describe when you manage to go from one side of the wall to the other side completely. It means you have successfully passed from one end to the other end, fully experiencing or understanding something.

Let's take an example to make it clearer. Have you ever seen a delicious chocolate cake? When you take a bite of that cake and it goes into your mouth, it goes through and through your entire mouth. You can feel the softness of the cake on your tongue, taste the sweetness of the chocolate, and savor the flavors as it moves all around your mouth. In this case, the cake is going "through and through" your mouth, fully touching every part of it.

Similarly, when we use the phrase "through and through" to describe a person, it means that they possess a certain quality or characteristic very deeply and completely. For instance, if someone is kind through and through, it means that kindness is ingrained in their personality and can be seen in every action they take, in how they treat others, and in the way they speak and behave.

Now, let's think about "through and through" in a different context. Have you ever seen a basketball player shoot a perfect three-pointer? The ball leaves their hand, goes through the air, and through the net, scoring three points for their team. The ball travels through the hoop completely, not hitting the rim or bouncing out. It goes "through and through" the net successfully and entirely.

In another sense, "through and through" can also mean that something has been pierced or penetrated completely. Think about an arrow hitting a target and going all the way through it. The arrow passes through the target without getting stuck or diverted. It goes through and through the target, coming out the other side.

So, when we talk about something happening "through and through," it means that it has gone from one side to the other side in a complete and thorough manner. It can refer to an object moving fully through a space, an attribute deeply ingrained in a person, or something penetrating another object fully.

Revised and Fact checked by Michael Davis on 2023-10-30 06:03:20

Through And Through In a sentece

Learn how to use Through And Through inside a sentece

  • John is a baseball fan through and through. He knows all the teams, players, and rules.
  • Mary studied for the test through and through, reviewing every chapter in her textbook.
  • The detective examined the crime scene through and through, searching for any clues or evidence.
  • My sister is a talented pianist through and through. She practices for hours every day.
  • The book was captivating, and I read it through and through in just one sitting.

Through And Through Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.