for all one is worth



for all one is worth

1. To the utmost of one's power or ability, as in Coming onto the homestretch she ran for all she was worth. [Second half of 1800s]
2. for all or for what it's worth ; for whatever it's worth. Even though it may not be important or valuable. For example, Here's my opinion, for what it's worth, or For whatever it's worth I've decided to take the train. [Late 1800s]
See also: all, one, worth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sewerynase-ve-RI-nahPolish
AdÉLaÏDea-de-la-EEDFrench
VulcanVUL-kən (English)Roman Mythology
Ginette-French
Sabinus-Ancient Roman
Aparajita-Bengali, Indian, Hindi