be all right

be all right

1. To be of fair quality; to not be especially good or bad. That movie was just all right. Don't waste your money seeing it in the theater, but it might be worth a rental. My foot is all right these days, but I'm not ready to run a marathon or anything.
2. To be safe, uninjured, unharmed, or in a healthy or satisfactory state. Sorry for making such a sharp turn there! Is everyone all right? The back roads are a bit slippery, but if you stick to the main routes you'll be all right.
3. To be acceptable or permissible. Is it all right if I open a window in here?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be all right (by/with somebody)

be convenient (for somebody); be allowed: ‘Yes, thank you, I will stay the night if it’s all right with you.’ Is it all right to park here?
See also: all, right
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a thing you don't want is dear at any price
  • go to waste
  • go/run to waste
  • don't waste your time
  • waste
  • waste (someone)
  • lay waste to (something)
  • lay waste to something
  • waste one's breath, to
  • play around with someone