General
as all get out
What does as all get out mean?
An intensifier tacked onto adjectives to mean "as much as possible."
"That baby's cute as all get out."
Origin
American colloquial intensifier, 1800s; "get out" here signals extremity.
Frequently asked questions
What does "as all get out" mean?
It's an intensifier meaning "extremely" or "as much as possible," tacked onto an adjective — "funny as all get out."
How do you use "as all get out"?
Put it right after an adjective: "mad as all get out," "cute as all get out."
Where does "as all get out" come from?
It's an American colloquial intensifier dating to the 1800s, where "get out" signals extremity.
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