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for all one is worth

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Intensely, vigorously, with as much effort as one can supply.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutschwas das Zeug hält

Examples

“You should see ⟳ him out there in the snow ⟳, shoveling for all he's worth.”

“And although they were pushed harder than even Lennon might have ⟳ expected on a night of galeforce winds, they clung on to the lead ⟳ Ledley gave them for all they were worth until their rivals had blown themselves out and surrendered top spot.”

CEFR level

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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for all one is worth

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CEFR level

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