Nose to tail
adverb
Completely or thoroughly.
The cow was used completely from nose to tail in making the dish.
Often appears as...
- eating nose to tail
- the nose to tail movement
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
One after another in a line.
The cars were parked nose to tail in the narrow lane
Often appears as...
- lined up nose to tail
- parked nose to tail
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Completely or thoroughly.
The cow was used completely from nose to tail in making the dish.
Often appears as...
- eating nose to tail
- the nose to tail movement
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
One after another in a line.
The cars were parked nose to tail in the narrow lane
Often appears as...
- lined up nose to tail
- parked nose to tail
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Usage
Emphasizes using everything available, without waste.
In our kitchen, we believe in nose to tail cooking to honor the animal.
Pro Tip 2/3Sustainability Focus
Often associated with responsible, sustainable consumption practices.
Nose to tail practices help reduce food waste.
Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Term
Common in the culinary world, referring to preparing all parts of an animal.
Chefs who practice nose to tail butchery show great respect for their ingredients.
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