(all) for someone or something

(all) for someone or something
(all) for someone or something
Fig. (completely) in favor of someone or something; supporting someone or something. •

I'm all for your candidacy.

I'm for the incumbent in the upcoming election.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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