every inch every inch {adv. phr.} To the last part, in every way; completely. He was every inch a man. Henry looked every inch a soldier. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: E Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion