any old nook or cranny — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British EnglishAmerican EnglishGlobal Englishinformal
  • Every small, hidden, or out-of-the-way place without exception; all corners and crevices, often used for emphasis in searching or exploring.

  Examples

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  • The detective examined any old nook or cranny in the abandoned building for clues.

    El detective examinó cada rincón y grieta del edificio abandonado en busca de pistas.

  • We cleaned any old nook or cranny in the attic before the guests arrived.

    Limpiamos cada rincón y grieta del ático antes de que llegaran los invitados.

  • She searched any old nook or cranny of the garden to find the missing cat.

    Ella buscó en cada rincón y grieta del jardín para encontrar al gato perdido.

  • During the inspection, any old nook or cranny was scrutinized to ensure the house was safe.

    Durante la inspección, se examinó cada rincón y grieta para asegurar que la casa fuera segura.