for all is worth
for all (one) is worth
1. To the greatest degree or extent of one's ability; to the utmost; as vigorously or intensely as possible. When I saw the police approaching, I ran for all I was worth.
2. As much as one has available or to offer. If you can't get her to sign a prenup now, that guy is liable to take her for all she's worth if they get divorced.
See also: all, worth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
for all (one) is worth
To the utmost of one's powers or ability.
See also: all, worth
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- do something for all you are worth
- for all (one) is worth
- for all one is worth
- for all someone is worth
- (one's) heart out
- fierce
- drill (someone) (with questions)
- hammer away at
- hammer away at (someone)
- laugh till you cry