From stem to stern
From one end to the other, from the front to the back of a ship.The boat was damaged from stem to stern after the big storm.
From one end to the other, from the front to the back of a ship.The boat was damaged from stem to stern after the big storm.
From the beginning to the end.The dinner was a great success from start to finish .
Moving from one side to the other again and again.The boat was rocking from side to side during the big storm.
From the very beginning.We decided to build the house from scratch.
Without owing any money.The couple owns their house free and clear.
To become angry or lose control of oneself.I freaked out when I discovered that my reservation had not been made.
To be full of something dangerous and unpleasant.The mountain adventure was fraught with danger.
One`s mental state either good or bad.I made sure that my boss was in a good frame of mind before I asked him for a holiday.
To do badly, to mess something up.There was a problem with our hotel reservations which fouled up our plans.
To harm one's own interests.The union fouled their own nest with their dishonest behavior.