be all that

To be remarkably adept, intelligent, good-looking, or successful. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I don't need to see his test results, I already know he's all that!

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

all that

1. Too, very, usually employed in a negative context meaning not too, not very. For example, The new house is not all that different from your old one. [Mid-1900s] Also see none too.

2. That and everything else of the kind. For example, She enjoys wearing nice clothes and perfume and all that. [c. 1700] Also see and all.

3. See for all that.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

be all that

AMERICAN, INFORMAL

If someone or something is all that, they are very impressive and of a high quality. My boyfriend thinks he's all that. I read the book because my friend thinks it's all that.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

be all that

be very attractive or good. US informal

2002 Guardian I can't believe how she throws herself at guys, she thinks she's all that.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be all ˈthat

(American English, informal) be very attractive or impressive: He thinks he’s all that.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

all that

Informal

To the degree expected.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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all fur coat and no knickers
knickers
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释义	be all that be all that To be remarkably adept, intelligent, good-looking, or successful. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I don't need to see his test results, I already know he's all that! See also: all, that Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. all that 1. Too, very, usually employed in a negative context meaning not too, not very. For example, The new house is not all that different from your old one. [Mid-1900s] Also see none too. 2. That and everything else of the kind. For example, She enjoys wearing nice clothes and perfume and all that. [c. 1700] Also see and all. 3. See for all that. See also: all, that The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. be all that AMERICAN, INFORMAL If someone or something is all that, they are very impressive and of a high quality. My boyfriend thinks he's all that. I read the book because my friend thinks it's all that. See also: all, that Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. be all that be very attractive or good. US informal 2002 Guardian I can't believe how she throws herself at guys, she thinks she's all that. See also: all, that Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary be all ˈthat (American English, informal) be very attractive or impressive: He thinks he’s all that. See also: all, that Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary all that Informal To the degree expected. See also: all, that American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: all that turn a phrase brain surgeon fur all fur coat and no knickers knickers cheap at twice the price has got game References in periodicals archive But who maybe pinched Rimanelli under the table one too many times and turned out not to be all that reliable after all. LETTERS
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