How to Pronounce "all the marbles"
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹbəɫz
AWL thuh MAR-buhlz
ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːbəlz
AWL thuh MAH-buhlz
Definition
This expression means that everything important is at stake and the outcome will decide the winner or the most important prize. It is often used for competitions, games, or situations where one event decides everything.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmɑɹbəɫz
British English
ˈɔːl/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈɑːbəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL thuh MAR-buhlz
UK
AWL thuh MAH-buhlz
Listen in Context
This last game is for all the marbles.
They played the championship for all the marbles.
Whoever wins this round gets all the marbles.
It's the final pitch—this one's for all the marbles.