Delbosco's definitions

all dogged up

Wearing stylish and fancy clothing, having dressed up.

Part one of the wind up was in place. Part two required that we should prepare him to win her heart and be there to witness his attempt. The following afternoon we had him all dogged up in borrowed gear.

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

all good in the hood

Everything is all right; no problem; used to reassure someone.

"Sorry about nearly breaking your vase, Carl."
"I don't mind, man. All good in the hood."

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

all holiday

A saying signifying that the business or person spoken of or alluded to is finished, i.e. that it has no future.

It is all holiday at Peckham.

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

all serene

All is well; a cry of acquiescence or approval.

“All serene,” cried the jubilant voice outside, “open the door, you fellows!”

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

all Sir Garnet

In order; perfect.

Righto; that’s all Sir Garnet. I like to see you civvies act up to your name.

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

all that and a bag of chips

Something very special.

She's all that and a bag of chips!

by Delbosco November 13, 2021

almighty

Great; extreme; terrible.

I heard an almighty crash and ran into the kitchen to see what had happened.

by Delbosco November 13, 2021