every inch

phrase

: to the utmost degree

looks every inch a winner

Examples of every inch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making a bus work for 15 people meant turning nearly every inch of the space into storage or living quarters. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

The side boob-baring halter dress featured a glossy chrome finish that highlighted every inch of the shimmering fabric. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026

Hansson started her project just over ten years ago, and has stitched every inch of it herself. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for every inch

• bullfinch
• goldfinch
• cinch
• finch
• flinch
• lynch
• pinch
• synch
• winch