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all very well

idiom
Meaning

All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is all very well to talk, but you must actually do it.

CONTEXTUAL

It is all very well to suggest a vacation, but we simply cannot afford the tickets right now.

COMPLEX

While it is all very well to prioritize efficiency in the workplace, one must not neglect the well-being and morale of the staff who make such productivity possible.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as well

    In addition; also.

  2. 02

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  3. 03

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  4. 04

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

  5. 05

    get well

    To recover from an illness or injury.

  6. 06

    go to the well

    To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.

  7. 07

    let well alone

    Do not interfere.

  8. 08

    may as well

    Used to express reluctance, to express that if one hypothetical or possible action happened, it would not make any notable difference.

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