for all (one) 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
1. To the utmost of one's power or ability, as in Coming onto the homestretch she ran for all she was worth. [Second half of 1800s]
2. for all or for what it's worth ; for whatever it's worth. Even though it may not be important or valuable. For example, Here's my opinion, for what it's worth, or For whatever it's worth I've decided to take the train. [Late 1800s]
See also: all, one, worth
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
for all someone is worth
1 as energetically or enthusiastically as someone can. 2 so as to obtain everything you can from someone. informal 1 1995 Kate Atkinson Behind the Scenes at the Museum In the kitchen, Brian, Adrian's lover, is wearing Bunty's pink rubber gloves and washing up for all he's worth.
See also: all, someone, worth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do something for ˌall you are ˈworth
do something with as much energy and effort as possible: I shouted for all I was worth but no one heard me.See also: all, something, worth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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 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