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from stem to stern (American)

from one end of something to the other. We overhauled the car from stem to stern.

See also: from, stern

stem the tide

to stop something bad which is happening a lot. We have to stem the tide of emigration if our economy is to recover. (often + of) Ohio State were losing 24-48 when Jackson stepped in to stem the tide.

See also: tide

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stem from something

to result from something. His fear of snakes stems from an incident in his childhood.

See also: from

stem the tide

to stop something from increasing. This law may stem the tide of pollution of our beautiful river from the factories built along its banks.

See also: tide

(from) stem to stern

completely. We overhauled the car from stem to stern.

from top to bottom

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of from the stem to the stern (= from the front end to the back end of a ship)

See also: stern