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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Example Sentences

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

She claims to be all better by the time she lays her head on her pillow that night — “Goodnight, Barbies! I’m definitely not thinking about death anymore” — but it’s too late.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

“I think you’d all better go upstairs and check that you’ve packed properly!” said Mrs. Weasley, breaking up the argument.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling