词汇 | the length and breadth of (something) |
释义 | the length and breadth of (something)The entire space or area of something or some place; everywhere in a place or area. The coach made me run the length and breadth of the field for the rest of practice for cursing at him. We're spending three months traveling the length and breadth of the East Coast this summer. I searched the length and breadth of the house, but I couldn't find my keys anywhere. the length and breadth of somethingCOMMON If someone does something or something happens the length and breadth of a place, it is done or happens everywhere in that place. The group built their reputation by playing shows across the length and breadth of North America. She has travelled the length and breadth of Britain. the length and breadth ofthroughout the whole of (a place).the length and ˈbreadth of somethingeverywhere in an area: I’ve travelled the length and breadth of Europe, but I’ve never seen such beautiful scenery as here. |
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