# all very well

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/all-very-well
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- It is all very well to talk, but you must actually do it.
- It is all very well to suggest a vacation, but we simply cannot afford the tickets right now.
- 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.

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