be all that

be all that

To be remarkably adept, intelligent, good-looking, or successful. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I don't need to see his test results, I already know he's all that!See also: all, that

all that

1. Too, very, usually employed in a negative context meaning not too, not very. For example, The new house is not all that different from your old one. [Mid-1900s] Also see none too. 2. That and everything else of the kind. For example, She enjoys wearing nice clothes and perfume and all that. [c. 1700] Also see and all. 3. See for all that. See also: all, that

be all that

AMERICAN, INFORMALIf someone or something is all that, they are very impressive and of a high quality. My boyfriend thinks he's all that. I read the book because my friend thinks it's all that.See also: all, that

be all that

be very attractive or good. US informal 2002 Guardian I can't believe how she throws herself at guys, she thinks she's all that. See also: all, that

be all ˈthat

(American English, informal) be very attractive or impressive: He thinks he’s all that.See also: all, that

all that

Informal To the degree expected.See also: all, that