| 词汇 | for all the world like |
| 释义 | Idiom for all the world likefor all the world like (something) very much like something.He stood with his legs apart and his head thrown back, looking for all the world like a victorious warrior.She looks for all the world an old-fashioned school teacher. (redirected from for all the world like) for all the world1. Exactly; in every way. Wow, you look for all the world like your mother—I almost called you by her name! 2. For anything. Our relationship has its share of challenges, but I wouldn't trade it for all the world. for all the world1. exactly; precisely. (Especially with look.) She sat there looking for all the world as if she was going to cry. It started out seeming for all the world like a beautiful day. Then a storm came up. 2. everything. (Usually in the negative.) I wouldn't give up my baby for all the world. They wouldn't sell their property for all the world. for all the world1. In all respects, precisely, as in She looked for all the world like Greta Garbo. [Late 1300s] 2. Also, not for the world. Not for anything, not at any price. For example, I wouldn't give up chocolate for all the world, or Not for the world would I reveal your secret. This hyperbolic expression is generally part of a negative statement. [First half of 1800s] For a synonym, see not for love or money. for all the world In all respects; precisely: She looked for all the world like a movie star. |
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