ganz und gar
Translation
completely, absolutely, utterly
Examples
Das ist ganz und gar falsch.
That is completely wrong.
Ich habe es ganz und gar vergessen.
I have completely forgotten it.
Grammar Patterns
... is completely/absolutely ... Das ist ganz und gar falsch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: completely, totally, utterly; Antonyms: partially, partly
Etymology
A doubling for emphasis, combining 'ganz' (whole, quite) and 'gar' (even, at all). It's a redundant construction that means 'wholly and utterly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'whole and entirely'. The repetition of two words meaning 'complete' makes the expression very strong.