All cylinders
see: firing on all cylinders
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- All-day
taking up, extending through, lasting for, or occurring continually during a day, especially the hours of daylight; daylong: an all-day tour of the city; an all-day lollipop. Contemporary Examples The Simpsons is really experiencing this pop culture moment of late, with the all-day FXX marathon. Harry Shearer on Being Nixon, ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel, and […]
- All ears
all ears adjective phrase Very eager to hear; acutely attentive: Something juicy’s coming, and they’re all ears (1860s+) Eager to hear something, listening attentively, as in Tell me who else was invited? I’m all ears. [ ; late 1700s ] Also see: all eyes
- All else being equal
see: other things being equal
- All-embracing
covering or applying to all; all-inclusive; blanket: an all-embracing definition. Historical Examples They have been the first to appreciate and understand the all-embracing duties of the Sanitary Commission. Continental Monthly , Vol V. Issue III. March, 1864 Various Even food for the horse was included in that all-embracing rent. Kent Knowles: Quahaug Joseph C. Lincoln […]
- All-encompassing
. Contemporary Examples Aronofsky himself told us that he wanted the movie to be an all-encompassing affair. The Genesis of Noah’s Art Show Alex Suskind March 6, 2014 Don meets Joy on a California business trip in Season 2, and they embark on an extremely brief, sunny, all-encompassing affair. Every Woman Don Draper’s Hooked Up […]