Blow-by-blow
Origin
Probably from the detailed description of a fight or boxing match, where a "blow" means a hit or a landed punch.
Full definition of blow-by-blow
Adjective
blow-by-blow
- (idiomatic) Detailing every action or occurrence completely.He gave a blow-by-blow account of the entire trip.
Noun
blow-by-blow
(plural blow-by-blows)- (idiomatic) An account, description, or commentary including every detail of the action or event.The media published a blow-by-blow of the trial as it happened.