all up

Idioms

Defeated; also, near death. For example, The home team knew it was all up when their star quarterback was injured, or The party lost their way over a week ago and in this subzero weather I'm sure it's all up with them. This idiom uses up in the sense of “finished.” [Early 1700s] Also see all over, def. 4.

Example Sentences

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But I'm all up for an experience and a challenge.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“You’re gonna round us all up in one spot that’s where you want us,” one man said as he brushed past the line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“There would have been harvest crews all up and down. You’d have seen trailers parked, filled with fruit,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Add it all up and the February spike in import prices might be a sign of things to come.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I hesitate, then put the doll with the other items in the crate and bring it all up to the man in the knit cap.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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