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[0056] I'm all for it

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English Idioms
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Explanation

  • Expresses strong support or enthusiasm for a proposal, idea, or plan.
  • Means I completely support that or I am very much in favor of that.

Origin

  • Standard English phrase. All emphasizes completeness or totality. For indicates support or favor.
  • Common, straightforward expression of positive agreement towards an action or proposal.

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • I support that.
  • Sounds good to me.
  • I'm in favor.
  • Count me in. (Informal, implies participation)
  • I'm game. (Informal, implies willingness to participate)
  • Let's do it.
  • Good idea.

Alternatives

Slang/Informal:

  • I'm down. (Means I'm willing/ready to participate)
  • Let's roll. (Let's start/go)
  • Sign me up. (Enthusiastic agreement to join/participate)
  • Hell yeah. / Fuck yeah. (Very enthusiastic, vulgar)

Milder/Standard:

  • I agree with that proposal.
  • That seems like a good plan.
  • I endorse that idea. (More formal)
  • I have no objection. (Passive agreement)

Situational Appropriateness

  • Suitable for informal to semi-formal situations.
  • Appropriate among colleagues, friends, and family.
  • Might be slightly too informal for very high-level formal negotiations, where I support this proposal might be preferred.

Misunderstanding Warnings

  • Generally clear. Ensure context makes it obvious *what* the speaker is supporting (it).

Examples

  • Person A: How about we order pizza tonight? Person B: I'm all for it!
  • If you want to take a break now, I'm all for it.
  • They're proposing longer library hours? I'm all for it.

Dialogue

Liam: I was thinking we could go hiking this weekend.

Chloe: Ooh, I'm all for it! Where were you thinking of going?

Liam: Maybe Eagle Peak? The weather looks good.

Chloe: Perfect! Let's do it.

Social Media Examples

  • Reply to a suggestion in a group chat: Beach day Saturday? -> I'm all for it! ☀️
  • Comment on a proposal post: Petition for a new park? -> I'm all for it, signed!
  • Tweet: More investment in renewable energy? I'm all for it. #ClimateAction

Response Patterns

  • Great!
  • Okay, let's do it then.
  • Good, I was hoping you'd agree.
  • Leads into making plans or taking action.

Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

After someone says I'm all for it:

  • The proposer usually confirms the plan (Okay, pizza it is! What toppings?).
  • Details are discussed, or the action is initiated.

Conversation Starter

  • No.
  • Always a response to a suggestion or proposal.

Intonation

  • Enthusiastic and positive tone.
  • Stress usually on all. I'm ALL for it.
  • Falling intonation.

Generation Differences

  • Commonly used and understood by most generations.

Regional Variations

  • Used across all major English-speaking regions.
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