all better

Idioms  

1. Completely healed or cured, as in Once we've bandaged it up, you'll be all better. This term is often used to comfort a child who has been hurt. It uses all in the sense of “entirely” and better in the sense of “cured.” The usage has been in the language since a.d. 1000.

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all better

Some carriers handled it all better than others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026

Learning others’ experiences with money is important for reducing stigma and helping us all better understand our financial circumstances.

From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2025

"In February, we rescued 53 boys, and we got them all better," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024

“And our young players are all better for having been around a guy like that.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024

And to almost everyone’s surprise, the Coast Guard agreed—but only if Dad finished his anger-control therapy and got a letter saying he was all better.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen