every old nook and cranny: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literally, every small corner, crevice, or hidden space within a place.
Examples
BetaWe cleaned every old nook and cranny of the attic before storing the boxes.
Limpiamos cada rincón y grieta antigua del ático antes de guardar las cajas.
The inspector checked every old nook and cranny in the building for safety hazards.
El inspector revisó cada rincón y grieta antigua del edificio en busca de riesgos de seguridad.
During the renovation, workers uncovered every old nook and cranny that had been hidden for decades.
Durante la renovación, los obreros descubrieron cada rincón y grieta antigua que había estado oculta por décadas.
We made sure to paint every old nook and cranny of the house to give it a fresh look.
Nos aseguramos de pintar cada rincón y grieta antigua de la casa para darle un aspecto renovado.
- Figuratively, every part or detail of something, including the smallest or most obscure elements.
Examples
BetaShe searched every old nook and cranny of the manuscript for any hidden messages.
Buscó en cada rincón y grieta antigua del manuscrito cualquier mensaje oculto.
The detective examined every old nook and cranny of the crime scene for clues.
El detective examinó cada rincón y grieta antigua de la escena del crimen en busca de pistas.
Their investigation covered every old nook and cranny of the company’s finances to find irregularities.
Su investigación abarcó cada rincón y grieta antigua de las finanzas de la empresa para encontrar irregularidades.
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Source: Wiktionary