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every nook and cranny

idiom

: every place : everywhere
We searched every nook and cranny.
: every part
He knows every nook and cranny of that engine.

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The star here is the creamy, garlicky sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the pasta and chicken. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 Choose a smaller width (visit the craft painting section) to get into every nook and cranny. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 Indeed, every nook and cranny is a thoughtful balance of comfort and refined elegance. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025 Tacos La Carreta Long Beach has a wide range of Latin American eateries around nearly every nook and cranny. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for every nook and cranny

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“Every nook and cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20nook%20and%20cranny. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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