for all the world as though (someone or something)

for all the world as though (someone or something)

Exactly; in every way. Wow, you look for all the world as though you did something wrong—why the guilty face? Some of these knockoff watches seem for all the world as if though they're the real thing, but they're poorly constructed and made from much cheaper materials. I can't believe you made this drink yourself. It tastes for all the world as though you picked it up at Starlux.

See also: all, for, though, world

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for all the ˈworld as if/though...

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for all the ˈworld like somebody/something

(written) exactly as if...; exactly like somebody/something: She stood up and shouted at him, then sat down and went on with her work for all the world as if nothing had happened.

See also: all, for, if, world

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