chapter and verse
Use Chapter and verse in a sentencechapter and verse
noun
1.
any specific chapter and verse of the Bible, as used when citing the text.
2.
full, cited authority, as for any quotation, opinion, action, etc.: Give me chapter and verse for the information you've provided so far.
3.
Origin:
1620–30
1620–30
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Chapter and verse
is always a great word to know.
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Slang Dictionary
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Idioms & Phrases
chapter and verse
The precise authority backing up a statement or view; established rules for or detailed information about something. For example, You can't withdraw a card after you've played it; I'll cite you the rules, chapter and verse. The term alludes to the chapter and verse of a quotation from the Bible, long regarded as an ultimate authority. [Early 1600s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
They know the chapter and verse that allows reporting to public health, whether it is mandatory or discretionary.
They are the contradiction to nearly every chapter and verse of what a team supposedly needs to thrive in modern baseball.
It is hardly a surprising result to report, but the articles gave chapter and verse.
Cite chapter and verse, give an exact quote, and explain your objection.
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