all that

adverb
UK: /ˌɔːl ˈðæt/
US: /ˌɔːl ˈðæt/

  1. Used to refer to something of a particular kind, quality, or degree that has already been mentioned or is easily understood.

    1. I don't need all that trouble. [ ] [ ]
    2. After all that effort, the project was a success, demonstrating perseverance. [ ] [ ]

  2. To a great extent or degree; very much.

    1. She is not all that upset. [ ] [ ]
    2. I didn't think the movie was all that good; the plot was somewhat predictable. [ ] [ ]
all that idiom

  1. Used to suggest that someone is very good or impressive.

    1. He thinks he is all that. [ ] [ ]
    2. She acts like she's all that and a bag of chips, but she's really not that special. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "all that" in English means: Used to refer to something of a particular kind, quality, or degree that has already been mentioned or is easily understood., To a great extent or degree; very much..

The phonetic transcription of "all that" is /ˌɔːl ˈðæt/ in British English and /ˌɔːl ˈðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "all that": "I don't need all that trouble.". More examples on the page.