Read these 5 sentences, each of them have an idiom in it.
You have many good qualities, but above all, you should be honest.
I can't believe he did this to me. After all, I am his best friend.
She was having a nice chat with him, but all at once she left the room.
After losing that contract, his business is all but ruined.
He might seem like an ordinary guy, but he is the all in all in this area.
Let's Break Them Down:
Above all: This means "most importantly." Use this when you want to show which point matters the most.
After all: This means "in spite of everything" or is used to remind someone of an important fact (like being a best friend).
All at once: This means "suddenly." It describes something happening very quickly and without warning.
All but: This means "almost" or "nearly." (For example, if something is all but ruined, it is 99% ruined).
All in all: In this specific sentence, it means the most powerful or important person in a certain area
Idiom Practice Quiz
Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
1. You need to practice reading and writing, but _________, you must practice speaking.
2. I am not surprised she won the competition. _________, she practiced every single day.
3. The sky was completely clear, but _________ it started raining heavily.
4. By the time the hikers reached the top of the mountain, they were _________ exhausted.
5. The manager seems very quiet, but he is the _________ in this office.
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1. b) above all
2. c) after all
3. a) all at once
4. c) all but
5. b) all in all
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