All that Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
AWL THAT, AWL thuht
ˈɔːl/ /ðˈæt
AWL-THAT
Definition
Used informally to mean 'so much', 'so great', or 'so important'. Often used in negative sentences or to play down the importance or impressiveness of something.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal, common in American English. Often appears in phrases like 'not all that' to mean 'not very' (e.g., 'not all that impressed'). Avoid in formal writing. Sometimes used as 'all that and more' to emphasize.
Spanish: tan así - tanto - todo esoPortuguese (BR): tudo isso - tão assimPortuguese (PT): tudo isso - tão assimChinese (Simplified): 那么多 - 那么厉害 - 那样Chinese (Traditional): 那麼多 - 那麼厲害 - 那樣Hindi: इतना कुछ - इतना खासArabic: كل هذا - بهذه الدرجةBengali: এতটা - অতটা - তেমন কিছু (স্বাভাবিক অর্থে নয়)Russian: такой уж - настолько - что-то особенное (в контексте занижения)Japanese: そんなに - そこまで - 大したこと（ではない）Vietnamese: quá vậy - đến mức đó - ghê gớm như thếKorean: 그렇게까지 - 대단한 것Turkish: o kadar - öyle çok - aşırı önemli (argo)Urdu: اتنا - کچھ خاص (عام محاورے میں)Indonesian: begitu - sehebat itu - sedemikian (biasa dipakai secara santai)
Example Sentences
The movie wasn't all that funny.
basic
He's good at soccer, but he's not all that.
basic
This job is not all that hard.
basic
People say the restaurant is great, but it's not all that.
natural
Why is everyone acting like it's all that?
natural
It's just a movie—it's not all that serious.
natural