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[all-out effort] {n.}
A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem.
The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health care.
[all-out war] {n.}
Total war including civilian casualties as opposed to a war that is limited only to armies.
Hitler was waging an all-out war when he invaded Poland.
[all over] {adv. phr.}
1. In every part; everywhere.
He has a fever and aches all over.
I have looked all over for my glasses.
Compare: [FAR AND WIDE].
2. {informal}
In every way; completely.
She is her mother all over.
3. {informal}
[…]
[all over but the shouting] {adj. phr.} {informal}
Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed.
After Bill's touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting.
* /John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John's […]
[allow for] {v.}
To provide for; leave room for; give a chance to; permit.
She cut the skirt four inches longer to allow for a wide hem.
Democracy allows for many differences of opinion.
[all right] (1) {adv. phr.}
1. Well enough.
The new machine is running all right.
2. {informal}
I am willing; yes.
"Shall we watch television?" "All right."
Compare: [VERY WELL].
3. {informal}
Beyond question, certainly. — Used for […]
[all right] (2) {adj. phr.}
1. Good enough; correct; suitable.
His work is always all right.
2. In good health or spirits; well.
"How are you?" "I'm all right."
3. {slang}
Good.
He's an all right guy.
[all right for you] {interj.}
I'm finished with you! That ends it between you and me! — Used by children.
All right for you! I'm not playing with you any more!