nooks and crannies

• Expresión idiomática que designa cada lugar pequeño, oculto o de difícil acceso, o cada parte recóndita de algo; se usa a menudo al hablar de una búsqueda minuciosa o de un examen detallado.

An idiomatic expression referring to every small, hidden, or out-of-the-way place or part of something, often used when describing thorough searching or detailed exploration.

1. Small hidden placesB2informal

   Small, often hidden or out-of-the-way places or spaces.

   rincones y recovecos

   • The cat explored every nook and cranny of the house.
   • I cleaned all the nooks and crannies of the kitchen.
   • The old castle has many secret nooks and crannies.

2. Every part or detailB2informal

   All parts of something, including the most obscure or difficult-to-reach ones.

   recovecos

   • The detective searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene.
   • She knows every nook and cranny of the city.
   • We examined the contract in every nook and cranny.