for all is worth

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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.

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. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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do something for all you are worth
for all (one) 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

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for anything (in the world)
for auld lang syne
for auld lang syne/for old times' sake
for better or (for) worse
for better or for worse
for better or worse
for certain
for chicken feed
for Chrissake
for Christ's sake
for crying in a bucket
for crying out loud
For crying out loud!
for days on end
for dear life
for donkey's years
for England
for ever and a day
for everything there is a season
for example
for fair
for fear of
for fear of (something)
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For All Those Sleeping
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For Angles of commutation
For Answers I Trust Him
for any price
For Anyone Who Cares
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