all that
Idioms-
Too, very, usually employed in a negative context meaning not too, not very. For example, The new house is not all that different from your old one . [Mid-1900s] Also see none too .
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That and everything else of the kind. For example, She enjoys wearing nice clothes and perfume and all that . [c. 1700] Also see and all .
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See for all that .
Example Sentences
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According to Osman, Arsenal can be criticised for their style of play and are often compared to title winners of the past but if they win the title, that is all that matters.
From BBC
The results don’t bode all that well for Tesla.
From Barron's
“I don’t know that automated license plate readers are all that effective when owned by neighbors living on the street who decided to get together.”
From Los Angeles Times
Long before all that, Gen X and Millennials came to know her through Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Show,” which originally aired from 1976 until 1981 on CBS’ prime time lineup.
From Salon
All that aside, Mr. Paxton has led in the polls since summer.
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