blow by blow

/ˌbloʊ baɪ ˈbloʊ/
noun
  1. A very detailed report or description of an event, step by step.
    • The news channel aired a blow-by-blow of the rescue operation.
    • He gave us a blow-by-blow of the entire argument at dinner.
    • I don't need a blow-by-blow; just tell me who won.
adjective
  1. Describing a detailed account of an event, reporting every action or moment in order.
    • The witness provided a blow-by-blow account of the accident to the police.
    • My mom wants a blow-by-blow update of everything that happened at school.
    • The reporter gave a blow-by-blow description of the championship game.
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