voll und ganz
Translation
completely, entirely, wholeheartedly, fully
Examples
Ich stimme dir voll und ganz zu.
I agree with you completely.
Ich vertraue ihm voll und ganz.
I trust him wholeheartedly.
Grammar Patterns
to ((do sth.)) voll und ganz to do something completely I support your plan voll und ganz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: komplett, restlos; Antonyms: teilweise (partially), kaum (hardly)
Etymology
Made up of 'voll' (full) and 'ganz' (whole), linked by 'und' (and). It literally translates to 'full and whole', which stresses the idea of totality.
Memory Tips
Picture a task being not just 'full' of effort but the 'whole' thing being completed. This phrase adds strong emphasis.