"complete and utter" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} complete and utter (not comparable)
  1. (idiomatic) Used to intensify; absolute; total. Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable Related terms: completely and utterly
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