# it all depends

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/it-all-depends
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

You say this when the answer to a question is not a simple 'yes' or 'no'. It means the outcome is affected by many different factors.

## Examples

- Will you go to the beach? It all depends on the weather.
- I asked if we should start the project today, but he said it all depends on when the materials arrive.
- Whether the company survives the economic downturn, the manager explained, it all depends on how quickly they can adapt to the changing market.

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