all there

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Having one's wits about one, mentally competent, as in John may seem absentminded, but believe me, he's all there. This phrase is often used negatively, as not all there, for being without one's full faculties. For example, I wonder about Justin; sometimes it seems as if he's not all there. [Mid-1800s]

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After all, there is nothing more normal in American politics than a convention.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

And truthfully, there’s dignity in that curiosity, in wanting to know if greatness is all there is, or if there is something more that exists beyond what we can perceive.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

"First of all, there were difficulties with transporting the wind turbine components," said Yuriy Fedak, a director at Eco-Optima.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

After all, there are nine places in the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

Inside me, that’s all there is—a screaming whine of panic, frozen, waiting.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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