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

This marks a change: these workers’ earnings gains had been outpacing increases for all workers in the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We are determined to learn from what happened, and to ensure inclusion and belonging for all is meaningful in practice as well as in principle,” the statement concluded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Because we’ve been doing it for so long, we have become the destination ... to shop for all things festival and not just Coachella.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The Irish Health Service Executive called for all approaches to medical facilities to be kept clear for users to access treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I felt like I could grow roots and stand right there on the mountaintop for all of time and never be lonely again.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan