Well and truly Meaning in English
expression
WEL-ənd-TROO-lee
WEL-ənd-TROO-lee
Definition
This expression means something has been done completely, without any doubt, or in a definite way. It often emphasizes that a result is final or certain.
Usage & Nuances
'Well and truly' is informal and emphasizes certainty or completeness, often in British and Australian English. It's usually placed before the main verb or adjective. Not common in American English. Avoid using it in formal writing.
Spanish: completamente - de verdad - totalmentePortuguese (BR): totalmente - completamente - de verdadePortuguese (PT): totalmente - completamente - de verdadeChinese (Simplified): 彻底地 - 完全地Chinese (Traditional): 徹底地 - 完全地Hindi: पूरी तरह से - सच मेंArabic: تمامًا - حقًاBengali: সম্পূর্ণভাবে - পুরোপুরি - নিঃসন্দেহেRussian: действительно - полностью - совершенноJapanese: 完全に - 本当にVietnamese: hoàn toàn - thật sựKorean: 완전히 - 정말로Turkish: tam anlamıyla - tamamenUrdu: بالکل - مکمل طور پرIndonesian: benar-benar - sepenuhnya
Example Sentences
The game was well and truly over by halftime.
basic
He was well and truly lost in the city.
basic
You are well and truly prepared for the test.
basic
By the time I arrived, the train had well and truly left.
natural
She was well and truly shocked by the news.
natural
If you wanted to make your point, you have well and truly done it.
natural