all for

Idioms  

1. 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.

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all for

They were all for clean energy, many to address climate change, and include investments in new battery plants, upgrades for the electrical grid and initiatives to take carbon out of the air.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

"The cats are alright -- they are in the house and have things to eat. I left it all for them. The only thing is that the floor will be dirty."

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

The company said it consumed 10.9 billion gallons of water—a 34% increase from 2024—almost all for data-center cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

The spending clause allows Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises all for the general welfare of the United States.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

Best of all for Valfierno, the scheme meant the buyers had no options.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day