For all somebody/it is worth
phrase
Used to say that something might not be valuable or important.
I'll give you my opinion, for all it's worth.

Often appears as...
- for all it's worth
- for all you're worth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to indicate that someone is making the most of a situation, even if it's not ideal.
He's studying for all he's worth because he really wants to get a good grade on the exam.

Often appears as...
- studying for all it's worth
- working for all it's worth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to say that something might not be valuable or important.
I'll give you my opinion, for all it's worth.

Often appears as...
- for all it's worth
- for all you're worth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to indicate that someone is making the most of a situation, even if it's not ideal.
He's studying for all he's worth because he really wants to get a good grade on the exam.

Often appears as...
- studying for all it's worth
- working for all it's worth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Humble Offering
Expresses modesty about the value of one's thoughts or possessions.

Here's my two cents, for all it's worth.
Understated Value
The phrase might be used to introduce an opinion that the speaker thinks might not be taken seriously.

I suggest taking the left turn, for all it’s worth.
Pessimistic Tone
Can convey a lack of confidence or a belief that the effort or input won’t change much.

I'll vote, for all it's worth, but I don't expect much.
Humble Offering
Expresses modesty about the value of one's thoughts or possessions.

Here's my two cents, for all it's worth.
Understated Value
The phrase might be used to introduce an opinion that the speaker thinks might not be taken seriously.

I suggest taking the left turn, for all it’s worth.
Pessimistic Tone
Can convey a lack of confidence or a belief that the effort or input won’t change much.

I'll vote, for all it's worth, but I don't expect much.
Humble Offering
Expresses modesty about the value of one's thoughts or possessions.

Here's my two cents, for all it's worth.
Understated Value
The phrase might be used to introduce an opinion that the speaker thinks might not be taken seriously.

I suggest taking the left turn, for all it’s worth.
Pessimistic Tone
Can convey a lack of confidence or a belief that the effort or input won’t change much.

I'll vote, for all it's worth, but I don't expect much.
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