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[all of]  {adj. phr.},  {informal}

1. At least the amount or number of; fully; no less than.

It was all of ten o'clock before they finally started.

She must have paid all of $50 for that hat.

2. Showing all the signs of; completely in. — Used  […]

[all of a sudden]

See: [ALL AT ONCE] (2).

[all out]  {adv. phr.},  {informal}

With all your strength, power, or determination; to the best of your ability; without holding back. — Usually used in the phrase "go all out".

We went all out to win the game.

* /John went all out to finish the  […]

[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  […]

[all over someone]

See: [FALL ALL OVER SOMEONE].

[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.

[all right for you]  {interj.}

I'm finished with you! That ends it between you and me! — Used by children.

[all roads lead to Rome]  {literary}

The same end or goal may be reached by many different ways. — A proverb.