All very well Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɔɫ/ /ˈvɛɹi/ /ˈwɛɫ

AWL VER-ee WELL

UK

ˈɔːl/ /vˈɛɹi/ /wˈɛl

AWL ve-REE we-LL

Definition

Used to show that something sounds fine or is acceptable at first, but there is a problem, limitation, or a condition that needs to be considered.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to introduce a counterpoint or drawback after agreeing or acknowledging something ('It's all very well, but...'). Often expresses mild criticism, skepticism, or concern. Used in both spoken and written English; slightly formal or neutral.

• Spanish: muy bien (pero...) - está muy bien (pero...) - todo muy bien (pero...)
• Portuguese (BR): tudo muito bom (mas...) - tudo muito bem (mas...)
• Portuguese (PT): tudo muito bem (mas...) - tudo muito bonito (mas...)
• Chinese (Simplified): 这都很好（但是...）
• Chinese (Traditional): 這都很好（但是...）
• Hindi: सब ठीक है (लेकिन...)
• Arabic: كل شيء جيد (ولكن...)
• Bengali: সব ঠিক আছে বলেই মনে হয় - সব ঠিকঠাক (কিন্তু...)
• Russian: всё хорошо - всё это прекрасно (но...)
• Japanese: それはそれでいいけど - それで構わないが
• Vietnamese: nghe thì hay - nói thì dễ (nhưng...)
• Korean: 다 좋지만 - 다 괜찮지만
• Turkish: her şey güzel ama - kulağa hoş geliyor ama
• Urdu: سب ٹھیک ہے (لیکن...)
• Indonesian: semua baik-baik saja - semua itu bagus (tapi…)

Example Sentences

It's all very well to plan a trip, but can we afford it?

basic

It's all very well to eat cake, but too much sugar is bad for you.

basic

It's all very well to talk about saving money, but actually doing it is hard.

basic

It’s all very well saying you're sorry, but that doesn’t fix the problem.

natural

That plan is all very well on paper, but will it really work?

natural

It’s all very well making promises, but can you actually keep them?

natural