Be all the world to somebody

phrase

To be extremely important or precious to someone.

Her newborn baby is all the world to her.
Visual representation of "be all the world to somebody" - To be extremely important or precious to someone.

Often appears as...

  • mean all the world to somebody
  • you're all the world to me

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be extremely important or precious to someone.

Her newborn baby is all the world to her.
Visual representation of "be all the world to somebody" - To be extremely important or precious to someone.

Often appears as...

  • mean all the world to somebody
  • you're all the world to me

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "be all the world to somebody"
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Emotional Intensity

Suggests deep emotional connection, not just general importance.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the rescue, the firefighter was all the world to the family.
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Hyperbolic Expression

It's often used to exaggerate feelings metaphorically, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Hyperbolic Expression
To the smitten poet, his muse was all the world to him.
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Personal Importance

Shows unique personal value, rather than public or financial value.

Illustration for Personal Importance
For the lonely sailor, his ship was all the world to him.
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Emotional Intensity

Suggests deep emotional connection, not just general importance.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the rescue, the firefighter was all the world to the family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Hyperbolic Expression

It's often used to exaggerate feelings metaphorically, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Hyperbolic Expression
To the smitten poet, his muse was all the world to him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Importance

Shows unique personal value, rather than public or financial value.

Illustration for Personal Importance
For the lonely sailor, his ship was all the world to him.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Suggests deep emotional connection, not just general importance.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
After the rescue, the firefighter was all the world to the family.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Hyperbolic Expression

It's often used to exaggerate feelings metaphorically, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Hyperbolic Expression
To the smitten poet, his muse was all the world to him.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Importance

Shows unique personal value, rather than public or financial value.

Illustration for Personal Importance
For the lonely sailor, his ship was all the world to him.
Visual representation of the word "Be all the world to somebody"

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