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- all's well that ends well/ˌɔːlz ˌwel ðət ˌendz ˈwel/A problematic situation is ultimately judged by its successful final outcome.nounC2 (proficiency)
- all-american/ˌɔːl əˈmer.ɪ.kən/Representing the ideal qualities, standards, or achievements associated with the United States.adjectivenounB2
- all-dayer/ˌɔːl ˈdeɪə/An event or activity that lasts the entire day.nounLow
- all-flying tail/ˌɔːl ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ teɪl/An aircraft tail configuration where the entire horizontal tail surface (stabilizer) moves to control pitch, rather than having a fixed stabilizer with movable elevators.nounVery Low
- all-in wrestling/ˌɔːl ɪn ˈres.lɪŋ/A style of professional wrestling with few rules, allowing holds, throws, and strikes that are prohibited in other forms.nounC1-C2 / Low frequency
- all-in-one/ˌɔːl ɪn ˈwʌn/A single product, device, or solution that combines the functions of multiple, separate items.nounB2
- all-nighter/ˌɔːl ˈnaɪtə/An event or activity that lasts the entire night, especially one spent working or studying without sleep.nounB2
- all-or-none law/ˌɔːl ɔː ˈnʌn ˌlɔː/The principle, especially in physiology, that a stimulus must reach a certain threshold to produce a full response; below that threshold, there is no response at all.nounC2
- all-ordinaries index/ˌɔːl ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.iz ˈɪn.deks/A stock market index that tracks the performance of all ordinary shares listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), serving as a benchmark for the overall Australian equity market.nounC1
- all-overs/ˈɔːlˌəʊvəz/A state of vague unease, anxiety, or nervousness; a feeling of 'creepy' discomfort.nounLow
- all-points bulletin/ˌɔːlˌpɔɪnts ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn/A broadcast alert, typically issued by law enforcement, to all units or agencies requesting assistance in locating a wanted person, suspect, or missing individual.nounC2 (Low-frequency, specialized term)
- all-rounder/ˌɔːl ˈraʊndə(r)/A person who is skilled in many different areas or fields.nounB2
- all-star/ˈɔːl ˌstɑː/A team or event composed of the most outstanding performers or players in a particular field, especially sports or entertainment.adjectivenounC1
- all-terrain bike/ˌɔːl təˈreɪn ˈbaɪk/A bicycle designed for off-road use, with wide, knobby tyres, a robust frame, and suspension systems.nounIntermediate
- all-terrain vehicle/ˌɔːl təˌreɪn ˈviːɪkəl/A motorized vehicle designed to travel on a wide variety of ground surfaces, including rough, muddy, or uneven terrain where normal vehicles cannot go.nounC1
- all-weather/ˌɔːl ˈweðə(r)/designed to withstand or perform well in all types of weather conditions.adjectivenounC1
- all-wheel drive/ˌɔːl wiːl ˈdraɪv/A vehicle drivetrain system that provides power to all four wheels simultaneously, typically for improved traction.nounB2
- alla breve/ˌælə ˈbreɪveɪ/A musical time signature (also called cut time) indicating two minim (half-note) beats per bar, typically conducted as a fast two-in-a-bar.adjectiveadverbnounC2
- alla prima/ˌælə ˈpriːmə/a painting technique in which a final painting is completed in a single session, while the paint is still wetadjectivenounSpecialized (C2)
- allah/ˈæl.ə/The name of God in Islam, the one and only supreme deity, creator and sustainer of the universe.nounmedium
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