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for all the world to see

idiom
Meaning

in plain view; clearly visible


Examples
SIMPLE

He left his messy room for all the world to see.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician made his mistake in a public speech for all the world to see.

COMPLEX

She stood on the balcony, displaying her grief for all the world to see, regardless of the judgment she might face.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    come into the world

    To be born.

  3. 03

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  4. 04

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  5. 05

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  6. 06

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

  7. 07

    have the world by the tail

    To possess great influence and opportunity.

  8. 08

    I see, said the blind man

    Expressing confusion.

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