all for

Idioms and Phrases

Completely in favor of something or someone, as in I'm all for eating before we leave , or The players are all for the new soccer coach . This colloquial phrase was first recorded in 1864.

Example Sentences

All they knew was that it was a purely love match, very unusual in those all-for-money-days.

From Project Gutenberg

This some-may-be-all-for-aught-we-say, or not-none, is the logician's some.

From Project Gutenberg

I wish you were married to one of the all-for-love heroines, who would treat you with bowl and dagger every day of your life.

From Project Gutenberg