for all

Idioms  

1. Also, for all that . In spite of, notwithstanding. For example, For all her protests she still loved the attention , or He's too old for the part but he did a good job for all that . [Early 1300s]

2. . So far as one knows; also, one doesn't really care or know. These phrases are employed like a negative. For example, He can buy ten houses for all I care , meaning one doesn't care at all, or For all I know she's gone to China , meaning one doesn't really know where she is. [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

For all of 2025, the trio has delivered more than one million vehicles, up 31% year over year.

From Barron's

For all his achievements, Kelly is not a natural showman.

From Salon

For three decades, Jim Gaffigan has been a famous purveyor of stand-up comedy for all ages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reading and Leeds bosses said the twin events would be the only UK festival appearances for all six headliners next year.

From BBC

For all of 2025, the trio has delivered over 1 million vehicles, up 31% year over year.

From Barron's