full height

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

referring to the total height of a person, often when they are standing up straight

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Examples (10)

  • He drew himself up to his full height and glared at us.
  • She stood at her full height to demonstrate her confidence.
  • The athlete stretched to his full height before the jump.
  • Slowly, the old man rose to his full height.
  • It was intimidating when he stood up to his full height.
  • She uncurled from the sofa and stretched to her full height.
  • Please stand at your full height against the measuring tape.
  • The creature reared up to its full height to scare the predator.
  • He straightened his back and stood to his full height.
  • Even at her full height, she had to look up at him.