have all the hallmarks of somebody/something
have all the hallmarks of (someone or something)
To have all the traits that are usually associated with a particular person or thing. Come on, kids, be honest—the house has all the hallmarks of the aftermath of a wild party. This has all the hallmarks of an inside job.
See also: all, hallmark, have, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have all the ˈhallmarks of somebody/something
have all the characteristics or typical features of somebody/something: The burglary had all the hallmarks of a professional job. Hallmarks are marks put on gold and silver objects that show the quality of the metal and give information about when and where they were made.
See also: all, hallmark, have, of, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have all the hallmarks of (someone or something)
- out of keeping
- out of keeping with (something)
- what you see is what you get
- WYSIWYG
- make an honest buck
- earn an honest buck
- an honest buck
- honest to a fault
- an honest broker