all-in

[ awl-in ]

adjective

1. Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
2. Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble:

   An all-in refrain followed the solos.

3. British. with extras included; inclusive:

   at the all-in rate.

all in

adjective

1. informal.
   postpositive completely exhausted; tired out

adverb

1. 1. with all expenses or costs included in the price

      the flat is one hundred pounds a week all in

   2. ( prenominal )

      the all-in price is thirty pounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-in¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

That limited availability is one reason Luzmore and von Hagn went all-in on a microbiology lab, while Hill-Maini is building a kitchen alongside his laboratory at Stanford.

From Salon

As noted by her "Top Chef" bio on the Bravo website, Nguyen "started as a pastry cook at restaurants like Coquette and Eleven Madison Park" before working with Dinner Lab and Cook Space, where she taught classes, hosted pop-up dinners and private events before going all-in on online cooking classes in 2020 and beyond.

From Salon

As Dave Weigel reported in Semafor, Republicans went all-in on anti-trans messaging in past elections, but the issue "hasn’t previously worked for GOP candidates in swing states."

From Salon

Though comments acknowledged that the cruises were expensive, respondents felt it was worth it because of the “all-in” price.

From Los Angeles Times

For Ghulam, who was playing for Barnsley-based Hoylandswaine Cricket Club earlier this year, it was a monumental ask to fill the shoes of superstar Babar and help vindicate Pakistan's all-in strategy.

From BBC

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