blow-by-blow

[ bloh-bahy-bloh ]

adjective

1. precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step:

   a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.

noun

1. a blow-by-blow account.

blow-by-blow

adjective

1. prenominal explained in great detail

   a blow-by-blow account of the argument

Word History and Origins

Origin of blow-by-blow¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

The New York Times, which first reported on the upside-down flag, published a blow-by-blow account of the neighbourhood dispute on Tuesday.

From BBC

It was painstaking, and sometimes dull, and included a blow-by-blow account about how checks were approved, then cut, then mailed, then signed, then returned.

From Seattle Times

Simpson trial, certainly wouldn’t have been the premier spectacle of a generation if not for the blow-by-blow live broadcast from Los Angeles to the rest of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

I have never seen what was known as a struggle session depicted blow-by-blow on the screen.

From New York Times

Mr. Carlson has been in Moscow for several days, according to Russian state media, which has delivered a blow-by-blow account of his visit, raising anticipation of a potential interview by Mr. Carlson of Mr. Putin.

From New York Times