• 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

    1. (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)
    1. (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.
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