# as all get-out

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/as-all-get-out
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Extremely; to a superlative degree; very much.

## Examples

- That movie was scary as all get-out.
- After running the marathon, my legs were sore as all get-out.
- 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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