all very well

Related to word: well

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom indicates that something is acceptable or useful in some situations but not ideal or perfect in every situation.

    • Picnics are all very well when the weather is nice, but they don't work when it rains.

    • The plan sounds all very well in theory, but it has encountered many problems in practice.

    • Dieting is all very well, but it is very difficult to stick with for a long time.