all at once
Idioms-
All at the same time, as in We can't get inside all at once, so please wait your turn . [Late 1300s]
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Suddenly, unexpectedly, as in All at once the sky darkened . For a synonym, see all of a sudden .
Example Sentences
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“When the fourth one released. I read them all at once.”
From Literature
“It seemed like a lot to throw at him all at once. And besides, he did act very heroically today. He should be allowed to have his moment.”
From Literature
We were following a little game trail deep in the heart of the bottoms, when all at once Rowdy stopped and raised his head in the air.
From Literature
It felt like she was looking through me and around me and beyond me all at once.
From Literature
The surest way to snag great travel tips and become overwhelmed and riled up all at once while planning a vacation?
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