every inch a/the leader, star, hero, etc.

every inch a/the (something)

Fully and completely something; something in every detail. The designer will understand if you want to make more changes—he is every inch a professional. Wow, your costume is great! You look every inch the old Hollywood starlet. I'm not surprised she got a full scholarship to graduate school. After all, she has always been every inch the academic.

See also: every, inch

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every ˌinch a/the ˈleader, ˈstar, ˈhero, etc.

a leader, star, hero, etc. in every way; completely a leader, star, hero, etc: She is every inch a movie star. ♢ That horse looks every inch a winner. ♢ He looked every inch the romantic hero.

See also: every, inch

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