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chapter and verse

Fig. very specifically detailed, in reference to sources of information. (A reference to the method of referring to biblical text.) He gave chapter and verse for his reasons for disputing that Shakespeare had written the play. The suspect gave chapter and verse of his associate's activities.

See also: and, chapter

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give/quote (somebody) 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: and, chapter, give

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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: and, chapter