From Stem to Stern

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From Stem to Stern : Phrases

Meaning:

Thorough, complete.


Example:

I searched the house from stem to stern for that cat, then found him sleeping on a shelf right in front of me.


Origin:

The very front of a ship is called the stem, the rear is called the stern. From stem to stern includes the entire ship.

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