chapter

be a chapter of accidents (British & Australian, formal)

to be a series of unpleasant events. The whole trip was a chapter of accidents.

See also: accident

give/quote (someone) chapter and verse

to give exact information about something, especially something in a book. The strength of the book is that when it makes accusations it gives chapter and verse, often backed up by photographic evidence. I can't quote you chapter and verse, but I'm pretty sure it's a line from 'Macbeth'.

See also: give, quote, verse

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chapter and verse

all the facts. I know all about it, chapter and verse.

Usage notes: often used with the verbs give, quote, or recite : She can recite chapter and verse about her problems with insurance companies.

Etymology: based on the idea that proof of an idea can be found in the Bible, which is divided into chapters and verses (= parts)

See also: verse