all to

The phrase "all to" is an archaic expression that has evolved over time, with historical roots in Middle English and Old English.

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Definition

C2Archaic

(archaic)Completely or totally, often used to emphasize the extent of something.

Example

  • The castle was all to destroyed by the invading army.

B2Idiomatic

(idiomatic)Used in expressions like 'all to oneself' to indicate exclusive possession or use.

Example

  • She has the apartment all to herself this weekend.
  • They had the beach all to themselves early in the morning.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "all to":

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