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All the more reason for doing Meaning in English

expression

ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈɹizən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈduɪŋ
AWL thuh MORE REE-zuhn fer DOO-ing
ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɔː/ /ɹˈiːzən/ /fˈɔː/ /dˈuːɪŋ
AWL thuh maw REE-zuhn faw DOO-ing

Definition

This expression means that because of a particular situation, there is an even stronger reason to do something.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both written and spoken English, often as an argument: 'It's raining? All the more reason for doing it indoors.' Usually followed by a gerund or noun after 'for.' Similar to 'even more reason to...' or 'that makes it even more important to...'.

Example Sentences

He was tired, but that was all the more reason for doing his homework early.

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If it's cold outside, that's all the more reason for doing it indoors.

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She forgot her lunch, so that's all the more reason for doing her shopping today.

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You don’t like waiting? That’s all the more reason for doing it now and getting it over with.

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We’re all hungry, which is all the more reason for doing the cooking together.

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The deadline moved up—all the more reason for doing things right away.

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