blow by blow



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.
See also: blow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AdÁNah-DHAHN  Spanish
Hyperion-Greek Mythology
Lucienneluy-SYENFrench
Nessa (3)NES-aIrish, Irish Mythology
TomÁŠ-Czech, Slovak
Clarice['klæris]