How do you use "All get-out" in a sentence?

It's hot as all get-out outside today. That test was hard as all get-out. She's sweet as all get-out once you get to know her.

All get-out

Q: What does "All get-out" mean?

To the greatest degree; extremely. Used as an intensifier. 'All get-out' is a Southern intensifier that amplifies whatever adjective it follows. 'Hot as all get-out' means incredibly hot. 'Busy as all get-out' means extremely busy. It's a clean, family-friendly way to emphasize something without using profanity.

American Slang Term American ★★★☆☆ Moderate informal

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Significado: To the greatest degree; extremely. Used as an intensifier.

到了极点；非常。用作强调语。

En grado sumo; extremadamente. Se usa como intensificador.

最大限に、極めて。強調語として使われる。

최대한, 극도로. 강조어로 사용된다.

'All get-out' is a Southern intensifier that amplifies whatever adjective it follows. 'Hot as all get-out' means incredibly hot. 'Busy as all get-out' means extremely busy. It's a clean, family-friendly way to emphasize something without using profanity.

'All get-out'是南方的强调语，用来加强它前面的任何形容词。'Hot as all get-out'意思是热得不行。'Busy as all get-out'意思是忙得要命。这是一种不带脏话、适合全家人的强调方式。

'All get-out' es un intensificador sureño que amplifica cualquier adjetivo al que acompaña. 'Hot as all get-out' significa increíblemente caluroso. 'Busy as all get-out' significa enormemente ocupado. Es una forma limpia y apta para toda la familia de enfatizar algo sin recurrir a palabrotas.

「all get-out」は直前の形容詞を強める南部の強調表現である。「Hot as all get-out」は信じられないほど暑い、「Busy as all get-out」は極めて忙しいという意味。下品な言葉を使わずに何かを強調する、品のある表現方法だ。

'All get-out'은 앞에 오는 형용사를 증폭시키는 남부식 강조어이다. 'Hot as all get-out'은 믿을 수 없을 만큼 덥다는 뜻이다. 'Busy as all get-out'은 극도로 바쁘다는 뜻이다. 욕설 없이 무언가를 강조하는 깨끗하고 가족 친화적인 방법이다.

Ejemplos

It's hot as all get-out outside today.
今天外面热得不得了。
Hoy hace un calor que te mueres ahí fuera.
今日は外がものすごく暑い。
오늘 밖이 어마어마하게 덥다.
That test was hard as all get-out.
那场考试难得要命。
Ese examen fue difícil a más no poder.
あのテストはとんでもなく難しかった。
그 시험은 말도 안 되게 어려웠어.
She's sweet as all get-out once you get to know her.
你跟她熟了以后就会发现，她人好得不得了。
Es simpática a más no poder cuando la conoces bien.
知り合ってみると、彼女はこの上なく優しい人だ。
알고 나면 그녀는 더할 나위 없이 착한 사람이야.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: emphasis, descriptions, casual conversation

Tono: emphatic, casual

✓ Correcto

Cold as all get-out.
冷得不得了。
Hace un frío que pela.
ものすごく寒い。
말도 안 되게 추워.
Funny as all get-out.
搞笑得不得了。
Gracioso a más no poder.
とんでもなく面白い。
어마어마하게 웃겨.

✗ Incorrecto

Don't use in formal writing — it's purely conversational
不要用在正式写作中——这纯粹是口语表达
No lo uses en textos formales — es puramente conversacional
フォーマルな文章では使わないこと——完全に口語的な表現
격식 있는 글에서는 사용하지 말 것 — 순수하게 구어적 표현이다

Origen e historia

An American expression dating to at least the mid-1800s. The 'get-out' may be a euphemism for a stronger expression, softened over time. It functions as a superlative intensifier unique to Southern and rural American speech.

Contexto cultural

Era: Traditional

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: Throughout the South

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