From A to izzard In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "from A to izzard", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-09-03 01:09

Meaning of From A to izzard

Synonyms:

From A to Z

From A to izzard prepositional phrase

Including everything from the start to the end or covering the entire possible scope; thoroughly

A: "Did you do this all by yourself?" B: "Yup, from A to izzard."

John is a careful person. He always tries to make it perfect from A to izzard in anything he does.

I have to redo everything from A to izzard!

Other phrases about:

on mature reflection/consideration

After thinking carefully about something for quite some time

scratch beneath the surface

To look beyond what is apparent

packed to the gills

If something is packed to the gills, it is completely full.

go over/through something with a fine-tooth/fine-toothed comb

Used to describe the act of scrutinizing something thoroughly.

do (something) up brown

Do something thoroughly, excellently, or perfectly

Origin of From A to izzard

Dictionary of the English Language. (Image Source: Pinterest)

This phrase originated from Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language written in 1755. He used the word 'izzard' to better explain how to pronounce the letter 'z.'

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to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

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Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

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