all very well
The idiom "all very well" is used to acknowledge that something is acceptable or satisfactory, but often with reservations or limitations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Acceptable to some extent, but not entirely adequate or suitable for every situation.
Example
- A high-fiber diet is all very well for an adult, but it's totally wrong for a child.
B2General
(informal)Used to acknowledge something as true or reasonable, often to introduce a contrasting or qualifying point.
Example
- It's all very well for Jane to drop out, but how will we find enough women to make up a team?
B2General
(informal)Indicates something is satisfactory but requires further action or improvement.
Example
- It's all very well to go to the gym, but you need to change your diet too if you want to improve your overall health.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "all very well":
very wellpretty welljust as wellvery goodquite goodwell doneas wellall rightall correctdo wellall setwell playedall there