| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
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| all the way to Egery and back |
a long, indirect road; the long way; all around Robin Hood's barn,
all over hell's half acre |
To get to the Halsteads, we have to go all the way to Egery and back! |
| all the world's a stage |
the world is a stage; we are all performers |
The teacher asked Jason to explain the meaning of Shakespeare's words:
"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages." |
| all things being equal |
if things remain the same, if no surprises occur |
All things being equal, we should sell all our bicycles by October. |
| all things to all people |
satisfy everyone, live up to |
Be yourself. Stop trying to be all things to all people. |
| all thumbs |
clumsy, unable to hold it, fingers feel like thumbs |
When I try to sew a button on my shirt, I'm all thumbs. |
| all walks of life |
all occupations and lifestyles |
As a salesperson, you will meet people from all walks of life. |
| all washed up |
failed in business or career |
Barry's all washed up. His business is bankrupt. |
| all wet |
mistaken, do not know what you are talking about |
You're all wet! You can't grow bananas in Saskatchewan. |
| all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy |
do not work too long, take time for recreation, take time to smell... |
When I picked up my overtime check, Karen reminded me that All work and no play... . |
| all your eggs in one basket |
depending on one plan or one investment, hedge your bets |
If you invest all your money in one hotel, you'll have all your eggs in one basket. |
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