through and through

through  (thr)

prep.

1. In one side and out the opposite or another side of: went through the tunnel.

2. Among or between; in the midst of: a walk through the flowers.

3. By way of: climbed in through the window.

4.

a. By the means or agency of: bought the antique vase through a dealer.

b. Into and out of the handling, care, processing, modification, or consideration of: Her application went through our office. Run the figures through the computer.

5. Here and there in; around: a tour through France.

6. From the beginning to the end of: stayed up through the night.

7. At or to the end of; done or finished with, especially successfully: We are through the initial testing period.

8. Up to and including: a play that runs through December; a volume that covers A through D.

9. Past and without stopping for: drove through a red light.

10. Because of; on account of: She succeeded through hard work. He declined the honor through modesty.

adv.

1. From one end or side to another or an opposite end or side: opened the door and went through.

2. From beginning to end; completely: I read the article once through.

3. Throughout the whole extent or thickness; thoroughly: warmed the leftovers clear through; got soaked through in the rain; a letter that was shot through with the writer's personality.

4. Over the total distance; all the way: drove through to their final destination.

5. To a conclusion or an accomplishment: see a matter through.

adj.

1. Allowing continuous passage; unobstructed: a through street.

2.

a. Affording transportation to a destination with few or no stops and no transfers: a through bus; a through ticket.

b. Continuing on a highway without exiting: through traffic; through lanes.

3. Passing or extending from one end, side, or surface to another: a through beam.

4. Having finished; at completion: She was through with the project.

5. Having no further concern, dealings, or connection: I'm through with him.

6.

a. Having no more use, value, or potential; washed-up: That swimmer is through as an athlete.

b. Doomed to death or destruction.

Idiom:

through and through

1. In every part; throughout: wet through and through.

2. In every aspect; completely: a success through and through.

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[Middle English thurh, through, from Old English thurh; see ter-² in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

through and through - throughout the entire extent; "got soaked through in the rain"; "I'm frozen through"; "a letter shot through with the writer's personality"; "knew him through and through"; "boards rotten through and through" through