What does the metaphor 6 ways to Sunday mean?

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It means "in every way possible".

Such as using every method possible in trying to find an answer to a question.

or

Having every possible exit or means of escape blocked.

"I knew it was over, they had us covered six ways to Sunday".


Also referred to as "Six ways from Sunday" or even "Eight ways to Sunday".

Six ways makes more sense being there is six days before Sunday.

First answer by ID1281853670. Last edit by Streetmack. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributorrecommended]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

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