as all get-out

idiom

Meaning

Extremely; to a superlative degree; very much.

Examples

SIMPLE

That movie was scary as all get-out.

CONTEXTUAL

After running the marathon, my legs were sore as all get-out.

COMPLEX

The summer heat had grown oppressive as all get-out, driving the villagers to seek shade beneath the ancient oaks by the river.

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