from head to foot
Example Sentences
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He was tall, stiff-limbed, decked from head to foot in flowing white robes.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2022
On Saturday, a group, apparently made up of women students in black robes that covered them completely from head to foot, demonstrated in Kabul in support of the rules on dress and separate classrooms.
From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2021
Conditions for health workers clad from head to foot in protective gear are horrendous, according to the Samaritan’s Purse.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2014
Ms. Maman, dressed in black from head to foot, told of holding her spouse as he died and then having to pay about $20 to recover his body.
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2011
A boy walked forward, visibly trembling from head to foot, picked up the Sorting Hat, put it on, and sat down on the stool.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
