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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

all very well en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.
    • That's all very well, but how're we supposed to move 900 pounds of equipment out there, at all?
    • It’s all very well for you to laugh: you didn’t fall over.
    • Puttin' that eight ball in the side pocket is all very well, but it still don't explain what I'm doin' in this booby hatchery, or how I'm gettin' out. 1955 October 1, Knight-Mare Hare, spoken by Bugs Bunny:
  2. (idiomatic) True, as far as it goes.

Synonyms

all well and good · dandy