blow by blow

Described in minute detail, as in Tell me about last night's party, blow by blow. This term originated in radio broadcasts during the 1930s, in which the sportscaster gave a detailed account of each punch struck in a boxing match. It soon was transferred to a detailed account of anything at all.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kamil (2)	KAH-meel (Polish)	Czech, Slovak, Polish
Ea (2)	-	Swedish, Danish, Norwegian
Prunella	proo-NEL-ə	English (Rare)
Arn&Thorn;ÓRr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Higgins	['higənz]
Ethne	-	Irish