Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Through and through

completely

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "through and through" is completely.

It means in every part or aspect; entirely. The idiom can be used to describe something that is physically complete or something that is mentally or emotionally complete.

For example, you could say that a painting is "through and through" beautiful, meaning that it is beautiful in every way. Or, you could say that someone is "through and through" honest, meaning that they are honest in all aspects of their life.

The other options are not correct.

• Eventually: This means that something will happen after a period of time.
• Gradually: This means that something happens slowly and over time.
• Partially: This means that something is not complete.