nook and cranny
Every small space
Every nook and cranny means every small, hidden, or out-of-the-way place—every corner and crevice of a space: We searched every nook and cranny of the house.
The phrase is almost always plural and preceded by every, emphasizing thoroughness.
A nook is a secluded corner; a cranny is a narrow opening or crack.
- alcoveRecessed area in room
- detailSingle small element
- hiding placeConcealed refuge location
- cubbyholeSmall enclosed storage space
- recessPause in activity
cavity · crevice · hidden · out of sight · hideaway · out-of-the-way · concealment · search · tucked away · secrecy · corner · cozy corner · exploration · poke around · every inch · niche · secret spot · obscurity
nook and crannyplain sight
out in the open · open space · front and center · in full view · surface
nook and crannywide open space
Broad unenclosed area
expanse · open plain · main hall · great room · open floor
nook and crannycursory look
Rapid, shallow examination
once-over · quick scan · broad strokes · general overview · at first glance