all better

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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all better

Some carriers handled it all better than others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026

“He was a friend to all who knew him, and we are all better for having known him.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025

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

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024

We're all split up in so many ways, but I'm certain we are all better when we're all together on things.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2024

I know that even if she had another not-good day, this will make it all better.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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