From cover to cover Meaning in English
expression
FRUHM KUH-vur tuh KUH-vur
fruhm KUV-uh tuh KUV-uh
Definition
To read something, especially a book, completely from beginning to end, not skipping any part.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is informal and usually used for books, magazines, or long texts. It emphasizes thoroughness: reading every page and not skipping sections. Don't use for movies or shows.
Spanish: de principio a fin - de cabo a raboPortuguese (BR): de capa a capaPortuguese (PT): de capa a capaChinese (Simplified): 从头到尾Chinese (Traditional): 從頭到尾Hindi: आरंभ से अंत तकArabic: من الغلاف إلى الغلافBengali: প্রচ্ছদ থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত - শুরু থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত পড়াRussian: от корки до коркиJapanese: 最初から最後までVietnamese: từ đầu đến cuốiKorean: 처음부터 끝까지Turkish: baştan sona kadarUrdu: سر ورق سے آخر تکIndonesian: dari awal sampai akhir - dari sampul ke sampul
Example Sentences
He read the book from cover to cover in one day.
basic
She enjoys reading magazines from cover to cover.
basic
I read my textbook from cover to cover before the exam.
basic
I liked the novel so much that I couldn’t stop; I read it from cover to cover.
natural
Not everyone reads manuals from cover to cover, but I do!
natural
He claims he reads every newspaper from cover to cover every morning.
natural