Head to toe Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɛd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtoʊ
HED-tuh-TOH
hˈɛd/ /tˈuː/ /tˈəʊ
HED-tuh-OH
Definition
From the top of the head to the bottom of the feet; covering the whole body. Usually used to describe appearance, clothing, or coverage.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used after 'from' ('from head to toe'), especially when describing clothing, injuries, or cleanliness. It's idiomatic—do not confuse with actual directions. Can show completeness or totality for things involving the whole body.
Spanish: de la cabeza a los piesPortuguese (BR): da cabeça aos pésPortuguese (PT): da cabeça aos pésChinese (Simplified): 从头到脚Chinese (Traditional): 從頭到腳Hindi: सिर से पैर तकArabic: من الرأس حتى أخمص القدمينBengali: মাথা থেকে পা পর্যন্তRussian: с головы до ногJapanese: 頭の先からつま先までVietnamese: từ đầu đến chânKorean: 머리부터 발끝까지Turkish: baştan ayağaUrdu: سر سے پاؤں تکIndonesian: dari kepala sampai kaki
Example Sentences
She was covered in mud head to toe.
basic
The doctor checked him head to toe.
basic
She wore red head to toe for the party.
basic
His suit was immaculate, perfect head to toe.
natural
After the race, I was sweating head to toe.
natural
That spa treatment relaxes you head to toe.
natural