every bit

      English

      Adverb

      every bit (not comparable)

      1. (idiomatic) Exactly, to its full degree
        • 2012 September 7, Phil McNulty, “Moldova 0-5 England”, BBC Sport:
          The display and result must be placed in the context that was it was against a side that looked every bit their Fifa world ranking of 141 - but England completed the job with efficiency to record their biggest away win in 19 years.

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