blow-by-blow

adjective

ˈblō-bī-ˈblō 

-bə-

: minutely detailed

a blow-by-blow account

Synonyms of blow-by-blow

• detailed
• thorough
• full

Examples of blow-by-blow in a Sentence

a blow-by-blow account of what had changed in her life since they last met

Recent Examples on the Web

The announcement of Dean and Allie as the couple in Season Two is the latest example of Off Campus’ showrunner and development team making the show a distinct offering rather than a faithful blow-by-blow of the novels. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026

After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action. — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

The investors’ suit gives blow-by-blow details of how Spicer handled — and allegedly mishandled — each of 17 properties earmarked for large ADU projects. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026

Here is the blow-by-blow account. — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above