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all of {adj. phr.}, {informal}

  1. At least the amount or number of; fully; no less than.

It was all of ten o'clock before they finally started.

She must have paid all of $50 for that hat.

  1. Showing all the signs of; completely in. — Used with "a".

The girls were all of a twitter before the dance.

Mother is all of a flutter because of the thunder and lightning.

The dog was all of a tremble with cold. Categories: {adj. phr.} {informal}