A2 Idiom Informal

Be all in.

Completely committed.

Meaning

To be fully invested and committed to something.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is deeply tied to the American 'hustle' culture, where total dedication to one's work is highly praised. Used similarly to the US, but often with a slightly more understated tone. In international business, it is a standard way to signal alignment and commitment to a team goal. In professional poker, 'all in' is a formal declaration that has specific rules and consequences.

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Use with 'on'

Always remember to use 'on' when you are 'all in' on something.

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Don't use in formal writing

Avoid this phrase in formal reports or legal documents.

Meaning

To be fully invested and committed to something.

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Use with 'on'

Always remember to use 'on' when you are 'all in' on something.

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Don't use in formal writing

Avoid this phrase in formal reports or legal documents.

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Use to show passion

This is a great phrase to use in interviews to show you are passionate.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

I am all in ___ this project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: on

The correct preposition for 'all in' is 'on'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am all in on the work.

'All in on' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Are you sure about this? B: Yes, I'm _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all in

'All in' means you are fully committed.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

You want to show your boss you are dedicated.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm all in on this project.

'All in on' shows dedication.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

I am all in ___ this project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: on

The correct preposition for 'all in' is 'on'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the best sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am all in on the work.

'All in on' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Are you sure about this? B: Yes, I'm _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: all in

'All in' means you are fully committed.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching B1

You want to show your boss you are dedicated.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm all in on this project.

'All in on' shows dedication.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Yes, you can say 'I'm all in on this relationship.'

Usually, but it can be seen as risky.

Being 'half-hearted' or 'hesitant'.

No, use 'on' instead.

It is informal, but widely accepted in business.

No, it's mostly about effort and commitment now.

Yes, it shows you are serious.

Yes, it is used in both US and UK English.

It doesn't change much; 'I am', 'you are', 'he is'.

It functions like one, but it's an idiom.

Related Phrases

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Go all out

similar

To use all one's energy.

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Burn the boats

similar

To make retreat impossible.

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Commit to

synonym

To promise to do something.

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Throw one's hat in the ring

similar

To enter a competition.

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