all in, be
Idioms-
Be tired out, exhausted, as in I can't walk another step; I'm all in . [ Slang ; second half of 1800s]
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In card games, especially poker, be out of money, as in I'm finished for the night; I'm all in . It refers to having put all of one's money in the pot. In his historical dictionary of slang, J.E. Lighter suggests that the gambling usage, first recorded in 1907, may be the source of the first sense.
Example Sentences
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“It’s really important that we soak it all in, be proud of where we’ve come from and obviously feel the pain,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2023
“Now it’s time for me to go out and enjoy, soak it all in, be able to play the weekend at the Masters.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2023
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